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   Apr 21, 2013 · THE INVENTION OF LYING. A LESSON PLAN ON SOCIAL SATIRE. SUBJECTS — ELA: Social Satire; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Romantic Relationships; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness; Caring. AGE: 13+; MPAA rating PG-13 (for language, including some sexual material, and a drug reference); 2009, 100 minutes; color. Available from Amazon.com.

2. www.scribd.com › document › 325309913The Invention of Lying | PDF | Satire | Lie - Scribd

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   This document provides an analysis and teaching guide for the 2009 film "The Invention of Lying". It summarizes the film's premise of an alternate universe where no one can lie and everyone speaks absolute truth. The guide introduces the main character Mark Bellison who discovers he can lie.

3. www.rogerebert.com › the-invention-of-lying-2009Ricky Gervais finds a reason to hope in the face of despair

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   Sep 30, 2009 · “The Invention of Lying” isn’t strident, ideological or argumentative; it’s simply the story of a guy trying to comfort his mother and perhaps win the woman he loves. Gervais, who co-directed and co-wrote with Matthew Robinson , walks a delicate tightrope above hazardous chasms.

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   The Invention of Lying | 2009 | PG-13 | - 5.3.5. In an alternate reality where people are unable to lie, life is hard for an unattractive, unsuccessful man (Ricky Gervais).

5. www.commonsensemedia.org › the-invention-of-lyingThe Invention of Lying Movie Review | Common Sense Media

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   Gervais' irreverent fable isn't meant for kids. Read Common Sense Media's The Invention of Lying review, age rating, and parents guide.

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   • Director: Matthew Robinson, Ricky Gervais

   • Author: Renee Schonfeld
   • Actors: Jennifer Garner, Ricky Gervais, Rob Lowe

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   The Invention of Lying is a 2009 American romantic comedy fantasy film written and directed by comedian Ricky Gervais and writer Matthew Robinson in their directorial debuts. The film stars Gervais as the first human with the ability to lie in a world where people can only tell the truth.

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   Which discussion questions should I use in the invention of lying?

   • For 'The Invention of Lying', use Discussion Questions 1 – 3. These questions are particular to the film. Discussion questions 4 and 5 are suitable for use with any film. This warm-hearted comedy presents an alternate universe which is the same as the modern day U.S. except that no one knows how to lie and everyone speaks exactly what comes into their heads.

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   How long is 'the invention of lying' PG-13?

   • 100 minutes ‧ PG-13 ‧ 2009 In its amiable, quiet, PG-13 way, "The Invention of Lying" is a remarkably radical comedy. It opens with a series of funny, relentlessly logical episodes in a

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   Is the invention of lying a good movie?

   • This is a movie that may turn out to be richer and more fun with each viewing. Amid the clever, witty dialogue, funny situations, and sneakily amusing riffs on some of our most treasured icons (moviemaking, advertising, the good-looking guy), it's surprising to realize that The Invention of Lying isn't just another "one joke" comedy.

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   Is 'the invention of lying' a PG-13 comedy?

   • In its amiable, quiet, PG-13 way, “The Invention of Lying” is a remarkably radical comedy. It opens with a series of funny, relentlessly logical episodes in a world where everyone always tells the truth, and then slips in the implication that religion is possible only in a world that has the ability to lie.

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   Is 'The Invention of Lying' a satire?

   • The Invention of Lying is a movie that challenges strongly held beliefs and important institutions, including religion, and is classified as a social satire. It contains references to masturbation and sex. Watching it with your child may lead to laughter and new perspectives for all, but it may infuriate some.

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   Did Mark Bellison tell the first lie ever?

   • After a down-on-his-luck, lovesick, and decidedly common Mark Bellison (Gervais) accidentally tells the first lie ever, nothing is the same. It's a small lie, but it gets Mark out of a bind. The implication isn't lost on him: Truth definitely has its limitations.

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8. www.scribd.com › document › 262371703Invention of Lying | PDF | Lie | Value (Ethics) - Scribd

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   The document provides questions about the film "The Invention of Lying" for an extra credit assignment. It asks students to analyze aspects of the society depicted in the film, which is one where complete honesty and lack of fiction permeate every aspect of life.