White Lies

Alba Zari sets upon a journey to navigate the labyrinth of lies and silences of the Children of God sect and bring back the parts of her childhood that have disappeared from her memory. To find the identity of her father, she must confront her mother and grandmother. While at its core is Zari’s search for the truth, WHITE LIES is an exemplary take on the fragility and beauty of a mother-and-daughter relationship. It’s in the dialogue between three generations that unimaginable suffering is translated into resilience and understanding. WHITE LIES uses documentary language to create a deeply moving and powerful monument to acceptance and understanding after indoctrination. (Rebecca De Pas, Rotterdam Film Festival)