In Real Lies, Marco Valois is a budding filmmaker who is looking for a subject for his new movie. He has always been interested in stories of war and the impact it has on soldiers who return home. While doing research, he comes across the story of Éric Lebel, a young soldier who has returned from Afghanistan. Éric has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is struggling to adjust to civilian life.
Marco is convinced that Éric's story will make for a great movie, but the soldier is hesitant to open up to him. This doesn't deter Marco, and he decides to follow Éric to his hometown. There, he tries to get closer to the soldier and learns more about his life before and after the war.
As Marco spends more time in Éric's hometown, he realizes that the soldier's struggle with PTSD is more complex than he initially thought. He meets Éric's family and friends and learns about the challenges they face in dealing with his condition. Marco also has to confront his own biases and assumptions about war and soldiers.
Real Lies is a thought-provoking movie that explores the impact of war on soldiers and their families. It doesn't shy away from the difficult realities of living with PTSD and the challenges that come with treating it. The movie also delves into the ethics of filmmaking and the responsibility of filmmakers to tell stories in a respectful and honest way.
