Liar Wanted (2010)
Politics Greek style
This bitter political satire is based on a theatre play, later made to a movie, of which the current film is a remake.It's main focus is the clientelistic character of Greek politics which makes a well-meaning but naive Health minister to employ an ambitious young provincial with a talent for lying in order to handle the diverse demands of his volatile political clientèle.The provincial becomes the mastermind behind every move of the minister causing the envy of the minister's closest associates and of his good-looking wife, played by rising Greek media star Zeta Makrypoulia. Changes of fortune abound and finally the plot reveals that the lying provincial is not a bad person in heart although he never denounces lying as a survival strategy.
Cast
- Ieroklis Michaelidis - Theofilos Ferekis
- Odysseas Papaspiliopoulos - Theodoros Parlas
- Zeta Makrypoulia - Jenny Fereki
- Pigmalion Dadakaridis - Leonidas
- Apostolia Zoi - Pitsa
- Pavlos Orkopoulos - Agis
- Michalis Iatropoulos - Karabekos
- Fotini Baxevani - Koula
- Katia Goulioni - Kali
- Thanasis Dovris - Giannis
Screenplay
- Panagiotis Mantziafos
- Dimitris Psathas (Writers' Production)
- Dimitris Psathas (Original Story)
Trailer
Liar Wanted TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Liar Wanted about?
- This bitter political satire is based on a theatre play, later made to a movie, of which the current film is a remake.It's main focus is the clientelistic character of Greek politics which makes a well-meaning but naive Health minister to employ an ambitious young provincial with a talent for lying in order to handle the diverse demands of his volatile political clientèle.The provincial becomes the mastermind behind every move of the minister causing the envy of the minister's closest associates and of his good-looking wife, played by rising Greek media star Zeta Makrypoulia. Changes of fortune abound and finally the plot reveals that the lying provincial is not a bad person in heart although he never denounces lying as a survival strategy.
- Who directed Liar Wanted?
- Liar Wanted was directed by Ieroklis Michaelidis.
- Who stars in Liar Wanted?
- Liar Wanted stars Ieroklis Michaelidis, Odysseas Papaspiliopoulos, Zeta Makrypoulia, Pigmalion Dadakaridis, Apostolia Zoi, Pavlos Orkopoulos.
- How long is Liar Wanted?
- Liar Wanted has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Liar Wanted?
- Liar Wanted is a Comedy film.
- Where was Liar Wanted produced?
- Liar Wanted was produced in Greece.