F for Fake (1975)
A magician is just an actor playing the part of a magician.
Storyline
Documents the lives of infamous fakers Elmyr de Hory and Clifford Irving. De Hory, who later committed suicide to avoid more prison time, made his name by selling forged works of art by painters like Picasso and Matisse. Irving was infamous for writing a fake autobiography of Howard Hughes. Welles moves between documentary and fiction as he examines the fundamental elements of fraud and the people who commit fraud at the expense of others.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Vérités et Mensonges |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 27, 1975 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | deception, manipulation, artist, illusion, forger, forgery, essay film, ibiza, trickery |
FAQ
What is F for Fake about?
Documents the lives of infamous fakers Elmyr de Hory and Clifford Irving. De Hory, who later committed suicide to avoid more prison time, made his name by selling forged works of art by painters like Picasso and Matisse. Irving was infamous for writing a fake autobiography of Howard Hughes. Welles moves between documentary and fiction as he examines the fundamental elements of fraud and the people who commit fraud at the expense of others.
When was F for Fake released?
F for Fake was released on Sep 27, 1975 (status: Released).
Who directed F for Fake?
Orson Welles, François Reichenbach directed F for Fake.
What is the TMDB rating of F for Fake?
F for Fake has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 from 378 votes.