F for Fake (1973)
Original title: Vérités et Mensonges
F for Fake is a 1973 French-language documentary movie directed by Orson Welles and François Reichenbach, with a running time of 1h 29m. It stars Orson Welles, Oja Kodar and Elmyr de Hory.
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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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 1 September 1973.
How long is F for Fake?
F for Fake runs 1h 29m.
Who made F for Fake?
F for Fake was directed by Orson Welles and François Reichenbach.
Where can I watch F for Fake?
F for Fake is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch F for Fake
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
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