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Menteur

Menteur is a French comedy film released in 2022 and directed by Olivier Baroux.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Menteur is a French comedy film released in 2022, directed by Olivier Baroux. It stars Tarek Boudali as Jérôme, a compulsive liar whose lies begin to come true after a supernatural curse. The film is an adaptation of the 2019 Quebec film of the same name.

Synopsis

Jérôme lies constantly and his family is fed up with his behavior. After a divine curse, every lie he tells begins to materialize, turning his life into a series of crises.

Production

Menteur was directed by Olivier Baroux, who also co-wrote the screenplay. It is a remake of the 2019 Quebec film Menteur written by Émile Gaudreault, Eric K. Boulianne, and Sébastien Ravary.

Cast

The film features Tarek Boudali as Jérôme, with Artus and Pauline Clément in supporting roles. Other credited performers include Catherine Hosmalin, Karim Belkhadra, Louise Coldefy, Bertrand Usclat, Philippe Vieux, Guy Lecluyse, and Florence Muller.

Release

The film was released theatrically in France in July 2022 and later appeared in home-viewing formats. Source listings give a runtime of about 93 minutes.

Key facts

  • The film was released in France in 2022.
  • It was directed and co-written by Olivier Baroux.
  • The story follows Jérôme, a compulsive liar whose lies become reality after a curse.
  • The film is a French adaptation of the 2019 Quebec film Menteur.
  • The main cast includes Tarek Boudali, Artus, and Pauline Clément.
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Canadian context

Menteur is directly connected to Canadian cinema because it is a French remake of the 2019 Quebec film Menteur, which was made in Canada and co-written by Émile Gaudreault, Eric K. Boulianne, and Sébastien Ravary.

Frequently asked questions

What is Menteur about?
It follows Jérôme, a compulsive liar whose lies start coming true after he is struck by a curse.
Who directed Menteur?
Menteur was directed by Olivier Baroux.
Is Menteur a remake?
Yes. It is a French adaptation of the 2019 Quebec film Menteur.
When was Menteur released?
It was released in 2022 in France.
Who stars in Menteur?
The main cast includes Tarek Boudali, Artus, and Pauline Clément.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menteur_(film,_2022)
    Supports: French film title, 2022 release, Olivier Baroux as director, and adaptation from the Quebec film.
  2. AlloCiné — https://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=290507.html
    Supports: Release year, genre, director, synopsis, and principal cast.
  3. TF1 — https://www.tf1.fr/tf1/menteur
    Supports: Synopsis, director, runtime, and cast.
  4. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menteur_(film,_2019)
    Supports: The 2019 Quebec original film and its creators.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/pt/title/tt12754776/
    Supports: Runtime and remake status for the 2022 film.