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Jacob the Liar (1974)

A Jewish ghetto in the east of Europe, 1944. By coincidence, Jakob Heym eavesdrops on a German radio broadcast announcing the Soviet Army is making slow by steady progress towards central Europe. In order to keep his companion in misfortune, Mischa, from risking his life for a few potatoes, he tells him what he heard and announces that he is in possession of a radio - in the ghetto a crime punishable by death. It doesn't take long for word of Jakob's secret to spread - suddenly, there is new hope and something to live for - and so Jakob finds himself in the uncomforting position of having to come up with more and more stories.

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Mariana A 17 Apr 2010

Not sure I'd call it a "drama/comedy." I imagine this must have at least partially inspired "Life is Beautiful," which I actually LOVE (and that, yes, can see the commedic element in). It was a sad but important piece. I am not one of those who think we have enough Holocaust movies, and I'm always up for more.

Cathrin P 03 Jul 2007

This movie is about Jacob who lives in a jewisch ghetto and he starts telling (untrue) stories to make the lifes of his friends more hopeful and happier. It´s about friendship and love. It´s really good. You should all watch it!

Ashley G 06 Oct 2007

I wish I hadn't been so tired when I watched it, but it is undeniably a very moving film that perfectly handles such a delicate subject matter. Wonderful performances.

Wiebke K 23 Aug 2010

Very good Oscar nominated foreign film from Germany (technically from East Germany) about the title character Jacob who lives with his young niece in a Jewish ghetto near the end of WWII and manages to convince everyone in the village that he is in possession of a radio. Of course this is all a lie, but giving his suffering friends â??newsâ?? gives them hope, so heâ??s unable to get out of the lie he keeps getting himself deeper into. A nice story with some sweet moments as well as some disturbing ones, the whole cast does a great job. The ending is excellent.

Byron B 10 Feb 2008

I love East German cinema, and this has to be one of the most poignant films I have ever seen. It haunted me for days. The scene with the "princess" dancing around with the "cloud" to violin music just moved me.