The Liar
Løgneren
Synopsis
Johannes Vig lives a lonely life on Sandø. He is a schoolteacher, and since Sandø is currently cut off from the outside world due to ice, the island's population must fend for themselves. Johannes is secretly in love with both Annemari, the grocer's young daughter, and Rigmor, the farmer's wife. At the same time, Johannes' life is very bleak, and he finds it difficult to express his love. Life on the island is disrupted by Harry, a young engineer who is courting Annemari. Annemari's boyfriend is currently on the mainland, which is why Johannes is watching over her virtue.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Knud Leif Thomsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin A Hansen, Knud Leif Thomsen
- Original Title
- Løgneren
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Denmark, Rialto Films
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Knud Leif Thomsen
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What is The Liar about?
Johannes Vig lives a lonely life on Sandø. He is a schoolteacher, and since Sandø is currently cut off from the outside world due to ice, the island's population must fend for themselves. Johannes is secretly in love with both Annemari, the grocer's young daughter, and Rigmor, the farmer's wife. At the same time, Johannes' life is very bleak, and he finds it difficult to express his love. Life on the island is disrupted by Harry, a young engineer who is courting Annemari. Annemari's boyfriend is currently on the mainland, which is why Johannes is watching over her virtue.
Who directed The Liar?
The Liar was directed by Knud Leif Thomsen.
Who stars in The Liar?
The principal cast of The Liar includes Frits Helmuth, Vigga Bro, Ole Wisborg, Erik Wedersøe, Niels Hinrichsen.
When was The Liar released and how long is it?
The Liar was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Is The Liar based on a book or true story?
The Liar is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Martin A Hansen".