Is honesty always the best policy? Or would a world without lies be unbearable? What would happen to kindness, romance and ambition if everyone said exactly what they thought? Join ICEX, an award-winning filmmaker and sound designer, for a Watch & Talk featuring scenes from The Invention of Lying. This smart, mischievously funny comedy imagines a world where nobody has ever told a lie—until one man discovers how. Co-written, co-directed by and starring Ricky Gervais, whose comedy is famous for pushing boundaries, the film turns an outrageous premise into surprisingly uncomfortable questions about truth and human behaviour.

Together, we’ll explore why lying is woven into everyday life, from protecting someone’s feelings to protecting ourselves, gaining an advantage or offering reassurance we can’t guarantee. When does a comforting lie become manipulation? Does telling the truth make us responsible? Or can it become an excuse for cruelty? Through selected scenes and lively discussion, we’ll compare perspectives on what honesty gives us and what it sometimes costs. No prior viewing or film knowledge is necessary: ICEX will introduce the context so everyone can join in. Expect plenty of laughter, thoughtful disagreements and a fresh look at the things we say, and the truths we choose to leave out.

Let's sit back with good friends in comfy chairs, and watch a film that questions the line between the way we live and the values we say we live by. Let's laugh at its silliness and discuss its depth and brilliantly human questions. Let's have an unforgettable discussion!

诚实永远是最好的策略吗？还是一个没有谎言的世界根本没法待？如果每个人都把自己想的原原本本说出来，善良、浪漫和野心会变成什么样？跟着 ICEX 来一场观影聊片吧。他是获奖电影人和声音设计师。这次我们看《谎言的诞生》里的片段。这部聪明又坏得好笑的喜剧，想象了一个从来没人撒过谎的世界——直到有一个男人发现了怎么撒谎。这部电影由 Ricky Gervais 联合编剧、联合执导并主演，他的喜剧一向以敢踩线出名，这次他把一个离谱的设定，变成了关于真相和人类行为的、意外地让人不舒服的问题。

我们会一起聊，为什么撒谎已经织进了日常生活：从照顾别人的感受，到保护自己、占点便宜，或者给出一个我们保证不了的安慰。一句让人舒服的谎，什么时候就变成了操控？说真话是不是就意味着我们要负责？还是说，它有时候会变成伤人的借口？通过精选片段和热闹的讨论，我们会比较不同视角，看看诚实给了我们什么，又有时候让我们付出什么。没看过、不懂电影都没关系：ICEX 会介绍背景，让每个人都能加入。会有很多笑声、有想法的意见不合，也会重新看看我们说的那些话，还有我们选择略过的那些真相。