The Lies We Tell Ourselves

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.

This movie checks all the 'Eligibility Criteria' to make you 'P your Pants'.

Needing nothing more than a confronting title to peak my interest, Saara Lamberg's "The Lies We Tell Ourselves" was a fever dream experience reminiscent of Mulholland Drive by David Lynch. The interactive concept of an answer board made it a much more immersive experience rather than just a viewing. A telescopic view of the human mind, existence, everything and nothing... However, replace the telescope with a kaleidoscope and you will get a peek at "The Lies We Tell Ourselves".

Not everyone is going to understand this movie but the ones that doing are going to EFFING LOVE IT!

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???

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.

"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.