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F for Fake 1975

Orson Welles’ documentary explores the fascinating and deceptive world of art forgery. It follows the stories of Elmyr de Hory, a Hungarian painter who created forged works attributed to famous artists, and Clifford Irving, his protégé who fabricated the autobiography of J. Paul Getty. Through their intertwined narratives, Welles examines the allure of deception, the fragility of truth, and the human desire for recognition, questioning the very nature of authenticity and artistic value.

Orson Welles’ documentary explores the fascinating and deceptive world of art forgery. It follows the stories of Elmyr de Hory, a Hungarian painter who created forged works attributed to famous artists, and Clifford Irving, his protégé who fabricated the autobiography of J. Paul Getty. Through their intertwined narratives, Welles examines the allure of deception, the fragility of truth, and the human desire for recognition, questioning the very nature of authenticity and artistic value.

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87

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6.9

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88%

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88%

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