Le bal des menteurs
Originally released in 2011. Le bal des menteurs is a documentary film. directed by Daniel LeConte. With a runtime of 3h 28m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Synopsis
From September 21 through October 23, 2009 the "Clearstream" trial took place at the Paris law courts. A plot full of suspense and an exceptional cast combine in this political thriller that opposed Nicholas Sarkozy and Dominique de Villepin, a French president in power and a former Prime Minister. Scheming, political maneuvering, slanderous accusations, theft, forgery and use of forged documents, with for weapon, falsified listings - falsified with the aim of killing... politically speaking. This documentary film shaped like a fictional one retraces this insane affair. The court vestibules and waiting rooms, along with interviews behind closed doors, provide an unexpected theater for an historical trial, where leading figures of the Bar fix a date to have it out and their clients try to save their skins.
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Production Details
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- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Le bal des menteurs about?
From September 21 through October 23, 2009 the "Clearstream" trial took place at the Paris law courts. A plot full of suspense and an exceptional cast combine in this political thriller that oppose...
Who directed Le bal des menteurs?
Le bal des menteurs was directed by Daniel LeConte.
How long is Le bal des menteurs?
Le bal des menteurs has a runtime of 3 hours and 28 minutes (208 minutes total).
When was Le bal des menteurs released?
Le bal des menteurs was released on March 2, 2011 in theaters.