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Learning to Lie (2003)

6.320031h 27mDE
ComedyDrama

Directed by Hendrik Handloegten

Rating

6.3/10

Runtime

1h 27m

Language

DE

Release

July 2, 2003

Director

Hendrik Handloegten

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Overview

18-year-old school boy Helmut falls in love with fellow pupil Britta. He starts working for a Peace movement to get to know Britta. Britta, however, suddenly moves to San Francisco to live with her father and whilst there, finds a new boyfriend. Helmut studies, literature and politics in his home to...

Cast

Fabian Busch

Fabian Busch

Helmut

Susanne Bormann

Susanne Bormann

Britta

Fritzi Haberlandt

Fritzi Haberlandt

Gisela

Sophie Rois

Sophie Rois

Barbara

Anka Sarstedt

Anka Sarstedt

Gloria

Birgit Minichmayr

Birgit Minichmayr

Tina

Florian Lukas

Florian Lukas

Mücke

Tino Mewes

Tino Mewes

Der lange Schäfer

Sebastian Münster

Sebastian Münster

Beck

Beate Abraham

Beate Abraham

Helmuts Mutter

Wilfried Dziallas

Wilfried Dziallas

Helmuts Vater

Uwe Rohde

Uwe Rohde

Kneipier

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Learning to Lie (2003), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

18-year-old school boy Helmut falls in love with fellow pupil Britta. He starts working for a Peace movement to get to know Britta. Britta, however, suddenly moves to San Francisco to live with her father and whilst there, finds a new boyfriend. Helmut studies, literature and politics in his home town and have a relationship with another girl from his former school, now studying medicine at the same university but they break up after having an affair with her roommate. Helmut begins a lot of short affairs with different women but still searches for his first girl.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Learning to Lie. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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