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Family Knots and Abusive Ties: Secrets and Lies The fifth in a series of films and discussions on the subject of Family Knots and Abusive Ties introduced by and discussed with psycho-analyst Andrea Sabbadini and film historian Peter Evans. This week the screening is Secrets and Lies directed by Mike Leigh. The way film-makers from different cinematic traditions have portrayed families on screen and interpreted their dysfunctions, from comic misunderstandings to tragic abuse continues to be explored. There are a further three films in this series.