Jakob the Liar Soundtrack (

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Rating: 6.60/10 from 18000 votes
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Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Ilusiones de un mentiroso
Title in Italiano:

Jakob il bugiardo
Title in Português:

Jacob, o Mentiroso

Synopsis

In 1944 Poland, a Jewish shop keeper named Jakob is summoned to ghetto headquarters after being caught out near curfew. While waiting for the German Kommondant, Jakob overhears a German radio broadcast about Russian troop movements. Returned to the ghetto, the shopkeeper shares his information with a friend and then rumors fly that there is a secret radio within the ghetto. Jakob uses the chance to spread hope throughout the ghetto by continuing to tell favorable tales of information from "his secret radio." Jakob, however, has a real secret in that he is hiding a young Jewish girl who escaped from a camp transport train. A rather uplifting and slightly humorous film about World War II Jewish Ghetto life.

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Jakob the Liar
Beer Barrel Polka (Roll Out The Barrel)
Rakoczy March
Gestillte Sehnsucht, Op. 91, NR 1

User reviews

George Young
6/10

Overall, the music in Jakob the Liar contributes significantly to the film's storytelling, making it a memorable and impactful aspect of the viewing experience.

Kenneth Davis
6/10

The use of traditional Jewish melodies in the soundtrack adds authenticity and cultural richness to the film's setting.

Carol Anderson
6/10

The soundtrack successfully balances moments of despair with moments of hope, creating a nuanced and engaging listening experience.

Nancy Wright
6/10

The soundtrack of Jakob the Liar effectively captures the somber and tense atmosphere of life in the Jewish Ghetto during World War II.

Richard Allen
6/10

The musical score complements Jakob's character development, highlighting his role as a source of hope and inspiration within the ghetto.

Nancy Nelson
6/10

The music in the film enhances the emotional depth of the story, particularly during scenes depicting the struggles and resilience of the characters.