Deception
Series Overview
Recounts and analyses great lies that have changed the course of history. An illuminating examination of wide scale disinformation and cunning deceptions with serious geopolitical, historic and human consequences. Between an investigation and a forensic analysis. The biggest bluffs in our history. Deceitful politicians may escape scrutiny by claiming that truths are false, falsehoods are true, and in any case nothing can be proved. Deception is a documentary series, which recounts and analyse great lies that have changed the course of history. Between an investigation and a forensic analysis, each film is presented like a political thriller, and deciphers each step of a particular brainwashing operation that had a dramatic historical impact, questioning the motives and strategies of the different parties involved. Comprehensive hoaxes that changed the face of the world. Produced by Sunset Presse with CNC, France 5/France Televisions and Al Jazeera Media Network
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 4 Episodes
2016 – 2016
Premiered: Sun, Sep 18, 2016
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Killing Gaddafi!”
How a military campaign in Libya, for a time spearheaded by Sarkozy, Cameron and Obama, was in fact part of the strategy for regime change in the Arab-Muslim world, decided by the United States since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Revisits the lies that justified the outbreak of hostilities against Mouammar Gaddafi, with misleading arguments to cover up the decision. A look back at the lies that mobilized public opinion at the beginning of 2011 and that helped justify the outbreak of hostilities against Muammar Gaddafi. A military campaign that was in reality a link in the strategy for regime change in the Arab-Muslim world, decided by the United States since the terrorist attacks of September 2001.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frédéric Tonolli
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Frédéric Tonolli
Director
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What is Deception about?
Recounts and analyses great lies that have changed the course of history. An illuminating examination of wide scale disinformation and cunning deceptions with serious geopolitical, historic and human consequences. Between an investigation and a forensic analysis. The biggest bluffs in our history. Deceitful politicians may escape scrutiny by claiming that truths are false, falsehoods are true, and in any case nothing can be proved. Deception is a documentary series, which recounts and analyse great lies that have changed the course of history. Between an investigation and a forensic analysis, each film is presented like a political thriller, and deciphers each step of a particular brainwashing operation that had a dramatic historical impact, questioning the motives and strategies of the different parties involved. Comprehensive hoaxes that changed the face of the world. Produced by Sunset Presse with CNC, France 5/France Televisions and Al Jazeera Media Network
How many seasons does Deception have?
Deception comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Deception?
Key cast members in Deception include Didier Bezace.
Who created or directed Deception?
Deception was developed and directed by Frédéric Tonolli.