Lies can be a way to reveal the truth. The urge to believe is a desperate grasp for something solid, but it's often an illusion. Just as a mirage can seem like a lifesaver, but ultimately leads to a fatal fall, our perceptions of reality can be deceiving.
My Mexican Bretzel
The film combines passages from Vivian Barrett's diary with archival footage shot by Léon Barrett between the 1940s and 1960s.