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Liar Wanted

Name: Liar Wanted
Director: Giannis Dalianidis
Released: 1961
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

1961

Director

Giannis Dalianidis

Runtime

82 minutes

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Liar Wanted is a period-specific social comedy that adheres to the conventional boundaries of 1961 Greek cinema. It prioritizes character-driven humor and the exploration of truth over disrupting social hierarchies. The film's main focus is on social mobility and the complexities of morality through its protagonist. It does not engage with modern identity politics, which were not part of the era's cinematic landscape. Ultimately, the work serves as a localized satire of domestic political and social maneuvering, reflecting the demographic and social norms of its time.

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Category Breakdown

Does Liar Wanted have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary genders or same-sex relationships. It focuses on traditional social interactions and professional hierarchies typical of 1961 comedies.

How does Liar Wanted portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a male protagonist and a male authority figure. While the parliamentarian could potentially be female, the era's cinematic conventions often limited women to supporting roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Liar Wanted?

Limited

The film reflects the homogeneous demographics of the early 1960s Greek film industry. It focuses on local social dynamics without showing ethnic diversity or varied casting.

How does Liar Wanted represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores personal morality through a protagonist who enjoys storytelling. It engages with established state institutions without critiquing them.

Does Liar Wanted include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Uses satire to explore the fluidity of truth and personal morality.
Provides a nuanced look at social mobility through character-driven humor.

Limited or Absent

Strict adherence to traditional gender hierarchies and social structures of the early 1960s.
Lack of representation of diverse racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities.

Official Synopsis

A sharp altercation will pave the way for a brilliant career when a shameless liar meets his future employer: a resourceful parliamentarian. But, what happens when he tells one lie too many? Is his flair for fiction always beneficial?

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