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Insta-Lie (2021)
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Original name: Social Mente
Genre: Drama
Country: Brazil
Duration: 84 min.
Story:
An actor in search of fame finds on his Instagram the way to gain likes and boost his career. To maintain his fake life online, he does crazy things in real life and risks losing track of who he really is.
Style:
satirical, dark comedy, mockumentary
Plot:
actor, social media, instagram, obsession, deception, fame, identity crisis, identity, social commentary, technology, celebrity, reputation, performer, self delusion, media satire, addiction, isolation, alienation, mental health, privacy, urban, psychological drama
Time:
contemporary
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Story:
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Plot:
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Plot:
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