The Art of Telling Lies

The Art of Telling Lies is a Canadian crime thriller centered on four people who do not know each other. After receiving invitations to a secluded castle, the group realizes they have been brought together to be blackmailed regarding scandals from their pasts. This situation forces the characters to face the truth about their previous actions and identities.

Written and directed by Pascal Payant, this project followed his 2024 film Save Me. Payant also served as a producer alongside Sara Hagnö. The ensemble cast features Sara Hagnö as Malin, Oris Erhuero as Isaac, Syama Rayner as Ester, Declan O'Connor as Noah, Guido Broscheit as Valter, and Christian Wennberg as Thomas. The movie was produced by SH Loki and Y-US Productions with a total runtime of 90 minutes. Since its release in January 2026, the film has received a mixed reception from viewers, holding a rating of 5.2/10 on IMDb based on 206 votes.