Elmyr de Hory, le faussaire du siècle
Synopsis
He was the master forger of the 20th century: the Hungarian painter Elmyr de Hory. We will probably never know how many works by Picasso, Matisse and Modigliani still hang in museums and private collections. In addition to the life story of de Hory, the documentary also follows the paths of the two art swindlers Fernand Legros and Réal Lessard. In the style of an exciting investigation, the documentary traces the lives of three enigmatic figures: Those of the Hungarian painter and art forger Elmyr de Hory, the Frenchman Fernand Legros, also a famous art fraudster, and the Canadian Réal Lessard, also an art forger and lover of Legros. Legros was a character straight out of a novel: a millionaire at the age of 25 and a homosexual dandy who loved luxury limousines, fur coats, cigars, lavish parties and a relaxed lifestyle. He had an affair with Legros, but Elmyr de Hory may also have fallen in love with him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dimitri Pailhe
- Original Score
- Pierre Colleu, Baptiste Colleu
- Original Title
- Elmyr de Hory, le faussaire du siècle
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Bellota Films, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dimitri Pailhe
Pierre Colleu, Baptiste Colleu
Thibaut Sève
Dominique Barneaud
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Colleu
Original Music Composer
Dimitri Pailhe
Director
Dominique Barneaud
Producer
Thibaut Sève
Editor
Baptiste Colleu
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
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What is Elmyr de Hory, le faussaire du siècle about?
He was the master forger of the 20th century: the Hungarian painter Elmyr de Hory. We will probably never know how many works by Picasso, Matisse and Modigliani still hang in museums and private collections. In addition to the life story of de Hory, the documentary also follows the paths of the two art swindlers Fernand Legros and Réal Lessard. In the style of an exciting investigation, the documentary traces the lives of three enigmatic figures: Those of the Hungarian painter and art forger Elmyr de Hory, the Frenchman Fernand Legros, also a famous art fraudster, and the Canadian Réal Lessard, also an art forger and lover of Legros. Legros was a character straight out of a novel: a millionaire at the age of 25 and a homosexual dandy who loved luxury limousines, fur coats, cigars, lavish parties and a relaxed lifestyle. He had an affair with Legros, but Elmyr de Hory may also have fallen in love with him.
Who directed Elmyr de Hory, le faussaire du siècle?
Elmyr de Hory, le faussaire du siècle was directed by Dimitri Pailhe.
Who stars in Elmyr de Hory, le faussaire du siècle?
The principal cast of Elmyr de Hory, le faussaire du siècle includes Jacques Frantz.
When was Elmyr de Hory, le faussaire du siècle released and how long is it?
Elmyr de Hory, le faussaire du siècle was released in 2016 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Elmyr de Hory, le faussaire du siècle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elmyr de Hory, le faussaire du siècle was composed by Pierre Colleu, Baptiste Colleu.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Elmyr de Hory, le faussaire du siècle?
Elmyr de Hory, le faussaire du siècle holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.).