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  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • Kimstim Films
  • 1 h 33 m
  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • Kimstim Films
  • 1 h 33 m

Summary For nearly 40 years, Wolfgang Beltracchi fooled the international art world and was responsible for the biggest art forgery scandal of the postwar era. An expert in art history, theory and painting techniques, he tracked down the gaps in the oeuvres of great artists – Max Ernst, Fernand Léger, Heinrich Campendonk, André Derain and Max Pe...

Directed By: Arne Birkenstock

Written By: Arne Birkenstock

  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • Kimstim Films
  • 1 h 33 m
  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • Kimstim Films
  • 1 h 33 m

Beltracchi: The Art of Forgery

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Summary For nearly 40 years, Wolfgang Beltracchi fooled the international art world and was responsible for the biggest art forgery scandal of the postwar era. An expert in art history, theory and painting techniques, he tracked down the gaps in the oeuvres of great artists – Max Ernst, Fernand Léger, Heinrich Campendonk, André Derain and Max Pe...

Directed By: Arne Birkenstock

Written By: Arne Birkenstock

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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14% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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90
Aug 20, 2015
The details are mesmerizing as is the rule-breaking psychology behind it.
By Robert Abele FULL REVIEW
90
Aug 18, 2015
Beltracchi: The Art of Forgery makes us question not only art, but the experts who claim to understand it best.
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80
Aug 20, 2015
A highly enjoyable look at a career spent duping the art world.
By John DeFore FULL REVIEW
75
Aug 17, 2015
Rarely do the interviewees express their own thoughts on Beltracchi, as Birkenstock lets him speak for himself, for better and for worse.
By Wes Greene FULL REVIEW
63
Aug 20, 2015
This engaging, funny documentary catches up with Beltracchi as he and his wife are serving time in an “open” prison in Europe.
By Farran Smith Nehme FULL REVIEW
63
Aug 20, 2015
There is one highly genuine scene that feels as if it could be an outtake from “The Grand Budapest Hotel“ that nicely underlines Birkenstock’s theme of the ephemeral nature of art when it comes authenticity and originality.
By Susan Wloszczyna FULL REVIEW
60
Aug 19, 2015
Beltracchi: The Art of Forgery is a case in which a great documentary topic hasn’t yielded a great documentary.
By Ben Kenigsberg FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Fruitmarket Kultur und Medien, Tradewind Pictures, Telepool, Senator Film Produktion, Global Screen
Release Date Aug 19, 2015
Duration 1 h 33 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website http://www.globalscreen.de/
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Awards

German Film Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Master of Art Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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