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Lie Detector Test to be Introduced at Gothenburg Film Festival

Published January 13, 2026, 14:25
Lie Detector Test to be Introduced at Gothenburg Film Festival

The Gothenburg Film Festival in Sweden will introduce a lie detector test to highlight the central theme of the 2026 event: Truth. Attendees will have the opportunity to undergo a polygraph examination conducted by an expert, and those deemed truthful will receive a “Truth Ticket” for a screening. This initiative aims to emphasize the value of truth in today's world, where it is often questioned and negotiated. The organizers want to create an experiment where lying has consequences. The festival's artistic director, Pia Lundberg, stated that they want to turn truth into something with tangible value. The festival takes place from January 23rd to February 1st, 2026.