Le bal des menteurs
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.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel LeConte
- Original Title
- Le bal des menteurs
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel LeConte
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel LeConte
Director
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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 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.
Who directed Le bal des menteurs?
Le bal des menteurs was directed by Daniel LeConte.
Who stars in Le bal des menteurs?
The principal cast of Le bal des menteurs includes Not specified.
When was Le bal des menteurs released and how long is it?
Le bal des menteurs was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 3h 28m.