This Is a True Story (2003)

In December 2001, the world's media reported that a young Japanese woman, Takako Konishi, had died whilst trying to find the money hidden in the snow at the end of the Coen Brothers' film 'Fargo'. The fact that she died outside the town of Fargo was correct. The rest was not a true story. Director Paul Berczeller took it upon himself to look into this tale that the media swallowed so easily, finding that the truth was a lot more tragic and a lot less melodramatic…

Director: Paul Berczeller
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 24 min
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Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is This Is a True Story about?
In December 2001, the world's media reported that a young Japanese woman, Takako Konishi, had died whilst trying to find the money hidden in the snow at the end of the Coen Brothers' film 'Fargo'. The fact that she died outside the town of Fargo was correct. The rest was not a true story. Director Paul Berczeller took it upon himself to look into this tale that the media swallowed so easily, finding that the truth was a lot more tragic and a lot less melodramatic…
Who directed This Is a True Story?
This Is a True Story was directed by Paul Berczeller.
Who stars in This Is a True Story?
This Is a True Story stars Mimi Ohmori.
How long is This Is a True Story?
This Is a True Story has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
What genre is This Is a True Story?
This Is a True Story is a Documentary film.
Where was This Is a True Story produced?
This Is a True Story was produced in United Kingdom.