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(Agency of Liars) is a 2019 Italian comedy film directed by Volfango De Biasi. It is an official remake of the 2017 French hit Alibi.com . Plot Overview
The conflict arises when Fred falls in love with Clio (Alessandra Mastronardi), a woman who detests lying above all else. To Fred's horror, he discovers that Clio's father, Alberto (Massimo Ghini), is one of his top clients, using the agency to hide an affair from his wife, Irene (Carla Signoris). Key Details January 17, 2019. Genre: Comedy/Absurdist. Direction: Volfango De Biasi. L'agenzia dei bugiardi 2019
The film maintains a fast-paced rhythm reminiscent of 90s Italian "absurdist" comedies, focusing on the "art" of professional deception. Why It's Notable (Agency of Liars) is a 2019 Italian comedy
The story follows Fred (Giampaolo Morelli), who runs a diabolical agency alongside technology expert Diego (Herbert Ballerina) and narcoleptic apprentice Paolo (Paolo Ruffini). Their mission? To provide foolproof alibis for clients—cheating spouses, people avoiding social obligations, or anyone needing a "beautiful lie" to cover an "ugly truth". To Fred's horror, he discovers that Clio's father,
Re-read and adapted by Volfango De Biasi and Fabio Bonifacci.
Unlike many standard remakes, critics noted that De Biasi and Bonifacci improved upon the French original by leaning into the absurdity of the situations. It explores the ethical dilemma of truth-telling in relationships through a lens of high-stakes farcical comedy, where characters are forced into an "explosive" holiday together where all their lies threaten to collide.