War of Lies
# War of Lies

War of Lies (German: Krieg der Lügen) is a 2014 German documentary directed by Matthias Bittner.

## Plot

War of Lies is the story of an Iraqi refugee, whose information about portable weapons of mass destruction passed through the hands of the BND, MI6 and CIA. This information was ultimately used by the US government to legitimize the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Today we know the war was based on a lie.

## Awards

| Year | Award | Category | Nominated | Result |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 | 44th International Emmy Awards | Best documentary | Krieg der Lügen | Won |
