Lying (film)

Lying
Promotional poster
Directed byM. Blash
Written byM. Blash
Produced by
Starring
Edited byBeatrice Sišul
Music byChristopher Doulgeris
Release dates
  • May 28, 2006 (2006-05-28) (Cannes)
  • May 12, 2009 (2009-05-12) (DVD)
  • September 11, 2009 (2009-09-11) (re-release)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget< $1 million

Lying is a 2006 American psychological drama film by writer and first-time director M. Blash. It stars Chloë Sevigny, Jena Malone, Leelee Sobieski, and Henry Gummer. and premiered at the Directors Fortnight sidebar at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. The film had a limited US release in 2008, followed by a DVD release in May 2009 and a small theatrical re-release in September 2009.

While the film follows a fairly loose, ambiguous narrative, it focuses on a group of acquaintances who spend the weekend together at a remote country house; the situation becomes complex throughout the days, though, as one of the women turns out to be a pathological liar.