Jakob the Liar
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Description

In Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II, Jakob (Robin Williams), the owner of a long-closed cafe in the Jewish ghetto, accidentally overhears a forbidden radio news bulletin about Soviet military successes against the Germans. The next day, Jakob whispers his good news to two despondent friends. As the news spreads, so does a rumor, Jakob must have a radio, an offense punishable by death. Despite the danger, Jakob continues to relay fictitious news bulletins about Allied advances against the Nazis. These lies keep hope and humor alive among the ghetto's inhabitants, the suicide rate drops, spirits are lifted and optimism is reborn. The Germans learn of the mythical radio, however, and begin a search for the resistance hero who dares operate it.

Additional information

Directors

Peter Kassovitz

Studio

Sony Pictures

Subtitles

English (CC)

Released year

2000


Duration

2 h

Genres

Comedy
Drama

Writers

Jurek Becker
Peter Kassovitz
Didier Decoin

Size

6.97 GB (1080p HD)
3.63 GB (720p HD)
2.37 GB (SD)

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