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Forbidden Lie$ (2009): Ratings

Forbidden Lie$ (2009) movie poster

Forbidden Lie$ is a 2009 drama documentary directed by Anna Broinowski. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 85 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.

IMDb rating
7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
91%
Metascore
85
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Forbidden Lie$ (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Director
Anna Broinowski
Genres
Drama , Documentary
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Forbidden Lie$ About?

The premise of Forbidden Lie$ without spoilers.

Norma Khouri's remarkable ascent as the author of "Forbidden Love" takes a dramatic turn when her acclaimed memoir is exposed as a fabrication. The scandal draws attention to a cast of characters spanning London's literary circles and Chicago's vibrant streets, all offering their perspectives on her questionable history. As the truth emerges, Norma confronts the blurred lines between reality and invention, navigating a complex web of deceit and ambition.

Forbidden Lie$ Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of Forbidden Lie$

Directed by Anna Broinowski.

From the director

More from Anna Broinowski

More films directed by Anna Broinowski: Pauline Hanson: Please Explain!, Aim High In Creation! and Hell Bento: Uncovering the Japanese Underground.

Full filmography
Ratings

Forbidden Lie$ Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Forbidden Lie$ 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 85 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.

Details

Forbidden Lie$ Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Kindan no ai” and “Kindan no Koi”.

Also known as
  • Kindan no ai
  • Kindan no Koi

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FAQ

Forbidden Lie$ FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Forbidden Lie$, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Forbidden Lie$?

Forbidden Lie$ runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was Forbidden Lie$ released?

Forbidden Lie$ was released on April 3, 2009.

Who directed Forbidden Lie$?

Forbidden Lie$ was directed by Anna Broinowski.

More films by Anna Broinowski

How is Forbidden Lie$ rated?

Forbidden Lie$ has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 85 on Metacritic.

Does Forbidden Lie$ have a post-credit scene?

No. Forbidden Lie$ has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Forbidden Lie$ in?

The original language of Forbidden Lie$ is Arabic.

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