Movies and TvShows featuring "jacob-the-liar-character" theme.
Set in a Jewish ghetto during World War II, Jakob, a barber, spreads hope and optimism among his fellow prisoners by inventing news bulletins and pretending to have a radio. However, when authorities discover his secret, Jakob must face the consequences of his lies and the true horrors of the concentration camp.
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Jacob, a man living in a Jewish ghetto during World War II, tells everyone that he has a radio and spreads false news of the war to give hope to the residents. However, when a real radio is found, Jacob must continue the charade to protect the lives of those in the ghetto.
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