Beltracchi: The Art of Forgery

2014 1h 33m DE

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★7.1TMDB · 53

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Synopsis

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Wolfgang Beltracchi got away with forging art masterpieces for over 40 years. He may be egotistical and nihilistic, but his genius in undeniable. He managed to fool gallery owners, historians and investors with the stroke of a brush. This documentary follows his last days as a free man.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Wolfgang Beltracchi
Himself
Helene Beltracchi
Herself

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Arne Birkenstock
Writers: Arne Birkenstock
Languages: German
Countries: Germany

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Arne Birkenstock, shot by Marcus Winterbauer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Katja Dringenberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Wolfgang Beltracchi and Helene Beltracchi carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3212568 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 53 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Arne Birkenstock directs. Marcus Winterbauer behind the camera. Katja Dringenberg cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany. Dialogue in German.

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1Released 12 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Arne Birkenstock, shot by Marcus Winterbauer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Katja Dringenberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Wolfgang Beltracchi and Helene Beltracchi carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt3212568 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 53 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.