Jakob the Liar

In 1944 Poland, a Jewish shop keeper named Jakob is summoned to ghetto headquarters after being caught out after curfew. While waiting for the German Kommondant, Jakob overhears a German radio broadcast about Russian troop movements. Returned to the ghetto, the shopkeeper shares his information with a friend and then rumors fly that there is a secret radio within the ghetto.

Tagline

“When all hope was lost, he invented it.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy, Drama, History

Director

Peter Kassovitz

Original Language

EN

What is Jakob the Liar about?

In 1944 Poland, a Jewish shop keeper named Jakob is summoned to ghetto headquarters after being caught out after curfew. While waiting for the German Kommondant, Jakob overhears a German radio broadcast about Russian troop movements. Returned to the ghetto, the shopkeeper shares his information with a friend and then rumors fly that there is a secret radio within the ghetto.

Who directed Jakob the Liar?

Jakob the Liar was directed by Peter Kassovitz.

When was Jakob the Liar released?

Jakob the Liar was released on September 16, 1999.

How long is Jakob the Liar?

Jakob the Liar has a runtime of 2h 0m.

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