The Big Fake
Il falsario
Synopsis
Toni Chichiarelli arrives in Rome with the dream of becoming a painter, but his talent leads him elsewhere — from art galleries to state secrets. Between art, crime, and power, his signature ends up everywhere — even in the history of Italy.
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-08
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Pietro Castellitto
Toni
Giulia Michelini
Donata
Andrea Arcangeli
Don Vittorio
Pierluigi Gigante
Fabione
Aurora Giovinazzo
Virginia
Edoardo Pesce
Balbo
Claudio Santamaria
Il Sarto
Fabrizio Ferracane
Zù Pippo
Francesco La Mantia
Er Pilota
Mauro Aversano
Vigilante
Michael Schermi
Crocca
Giacomo Bottoni
Er Ciancica
Kabir Tavani
Il Magro
Carlo Tozzi
Giornalista
Mattia Carrano
Sansiro
Marial Bajma-Riva
Orsetta
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rome Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 23, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stefano Lodovichi
- Screenplay & Story
- Sandro Petraglia
- Original Score
- Santi Pulvirenti
- Original Title
- Il falsario
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Cattleya
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stefano Lodovichi
Sandro Petraglia, Nicola Biondo, Massimo Veneziano
Santi Pulvirenti
Emanuele Pasquet
Roberto Di Tanna
Riccardo Tozzi
Department Leadership Roster
Stefano Lodovichi
Director
Sandro Petraglia
Screenplay
Riccardo Tozzi
Producer
Roberto Di Tanna
Editor
Paolo Bonfini
Production Design
Santi Pulvirenti
Original Music Composer
Emanuele Pasquet
Director of Photography
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is The Big Fake about?
Toni Chichiarelli arrives in Rome with the dream of becoming a painter, but his talent leads him elsewhere — from art galleries to state secrets. Between art, crime, and power, his signature ends up everywhere — even in the history of Italy.
Who directed The Big Fake?
The Big Fake was directed by Stefano Lodovichi.
Who stars in The Big Fake?
The principal cast of The Big Fake includes Pietro Castellitto, Giulia Michelini, Andrea Arcangeli, Pierluigi Gigante, Aurora Giovinazzo.
When was The Big Fake released and how long is it?
The Big Fake was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Fake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Fake was composed by Santi Pulvirenti.
Is The Big Fake based on a book or true story?
The Big Fake is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nicola Biondo", Novel: "Massimo Veneziano".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Fake?
The Big Fake holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).