The Lies We Tell Ourselves

The film is a remarkable portrayal of the life of a budding filmmaker. Directed and written by Saara, who also stars as Saara, the film's protagonist. While the film has a playful tone, how it blends this with the themes presented makes me find this film having a deeply unique resonance with me. Which to me speaks to just how amazing Saara's talent as a filmmaker truly is.

The narrative takes viewers on an immersive journey through the trials and tribulations that filmmakers often face. In a playful humorous way, the film explores the struggles of securing funding, working with high profile actors, facing the questions from those around oneself and being constantly overlooked.

While overall playful and humorous in nature, the film does not shy away from the emotional challenges that many artists grapple with when feelings of uncertainty set in. It explores the inner conflicts and moments of self-reflection that one can endure where one starts to question their thoughts during uncertainty. This introspective aspect of the film provides a unique commentary on the nature of artistic creation and the emotions that can accompany it.

The themes the film presents are able to resonate highly with not just filmmakers and other artists but anyone else who has ever struggled in the pursuit of something seemingly farfetched, faced doubters/critics, or doubted their trajectory in the face of the non-black and white issues they face along the way.

In short, the authenticity of the journey of Saara in this film and the unique art-house style, makes this film a must-watch!

This film is an honest and authentic expression of what it's like to be an artist. The themes that are explored are introspective and left me with much to digest afterwards. Much like life, the essence of this film is not black or white. It is both and everything in between.

The constant reminder throughout the film is to ask oneself, "is that true? Is that false?" And "why do I think that?" Although the more prominent elements of the film centers a filmmakers life, the themes still apply to non artists as well. The type of questions this film invites the audience to ask themselves, helps one figure out who they are and how to live a life with integrity.

While sitting in 'The Lies We Tell Ourselves', I couldn't tell what was doco and what was narrative. Similar to the "fly on the wall" style of storytelling, and that's what I loved about it. Taking us on an immersive and confronting journey through the eyes of a unique and talented filmmaker, Saara Lamberg. Finding an honest, yet funny and meta approach to telling a story about the love, chaos, the rewards and heartbreak of film life and filmmaking. I'm so glad I got to experience this one at the Revelations Film Festival 2024. Well done Saara.

Looking forward to what you have next for us through your authentic and hilarious film lens.

I can't imagine going to a showing of LIES and not meeting up with director Saara. She is a most unique and genuine individual. Watching her film gave me a feeling that some scenes were self-indulgent. On meeting Saara there is an understanding as to why you should feel that way. And while it is important that no two people leave the cinema having the same interpretation of LIES; I think the genius of it is the series of scenes depicting Saara in conversation with a version of middle-aged entitlement hoping to gain funding ... yes funding ... why shouldn't she receive money for a silly film???

"The Lies We tell Ourselves" is a self aware but self irreverent film. Funny and moving all at once. A kind of mock biographical film about the blur that is an artist's life. A film that pulses light and not heat on a subject that refuses to be fully pinned down. A honest conversational toned film, with thought provoking and explorative glances at what it means to be an artist in a constantly evolving world. The all to real struggle of film making is expertly dissected. There's a humour in the face of adversity that make this a charming film. The no punchs pulled and great use of storytelling make this a film to be re-watched.