Rialto Distribution announced that "The Lie" has topped the streaming platform Netflix as the #1 most viewed content across both New Zealand and Australia – a first for a New Zealand film to achieve this simultaneous top ranking.
This accomplishment is a powerful testament to this compelling true crime documentary from acclaimed director Helena Coan (Audrey, Lioness: The Nicola Adams Story) that explores the shocking murder of 21-year-old British backpacker Grace Millane in 2018.
Producer Matthew Metcalfe says “Male violence against women is an ongoing problem in our society. I am humbled that audiences in Australia and New Zealand are responding so strongly to THE LIE and the important message it contains”.
"The Lie" is an unwavering victim-centred look at how one shocking murder case highlights the threat that women face in their day-to-day lives, "The Lie" confronts the harmful attitudes about violence towards women that continue to permeate society. In addition to first-hand accounts from key participants and witnesses, the film makes extensive use of chilling CCTV recordings previously unseen, chronicling the perpetrator's movements and disturbing police interview footage in which he unleashes a litany of lies.
Coan comments, “If this film could save one person's life or make one man look at his behaviour or help someone get out of an abusive relationship, then it's worth doing.” The Millane family was also central to the director’s thoughts, “One of the first things I did was to write to Grace's mum to ask for her blessing to make the film, and she gave me her blessing.”
"The Lie" was made by Auckland based GFC Films (WHINA, MCLAREN) and is now streaming on Netflix across Australasia.
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