White Lies
White Lies
Born in Thailand within the controversial Children of God sect, notorious for sexual abuse and manipulation, Alba Zari does not remember her childhood. To discover her father’s identity and understand her past, she talks with her mother and grandmother, trying to comprehend their choices and motivations that led them to join the sect. Desperate to reclaim lost memories, she confronts the painful consequences of indoctrination and family experiences. The film explores the fragility and beauty of mother-daughter relationships and shows how, in dialogue across three generations, unimaginable suffering can transform into resilience, understanding, and personal self-discovery
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projection time:
99 min
country/year:
Italy, Belgium /2025
director:
Alba Zari
original language of the film:
Italian, English
pictures:
Matteo Tortone
editor:
Pierpaolo Filomeno
production:
Manuela Buono / Slingshot Films, Agent Double Productions
festivals and awards:
2025 – Festival dei Popoli, Florence, 2026 – Rotterdam IFF
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trigger warnings:
emotional abuse, manipulation
