Experience the world premiere of "The Whole World Is a Lie," a new meta-documentary by Charlie Birns. This screening will include a special in-person appearance by Director Charlie Birns, offering attendees a unique opportunity to engage with the filmmaker behind this tricky yet emotionally resonant exploration of truth and performance. The film is part of the First Look 2026 series.

The Whole World Is a Lie with Director Charlie Birns

Filmmaker and one-time actor Charlie Birns takes viewers inside a New York Method acting class, hoping to capture a spiritual experience he had under acting teacher Tony Greco. Instead, he encounters a classroom revolt against his methods, leading to an entertaining and volatile meta-documentary that blurs the lines between authenticity, fabrication, performance, and reality. Executive produced by Robert Greene, this film explores the difficulty of truth within shifting power dynamics.