This is the story of one of the most spectacular scams of the 21st century, with three borderline personalities in the leading roles: Eric le Tiec, a failed punk artist, arrogant and convinced he’s the king of forgers. Jean-Charles Villa, a drifting young actor who discovers a talent for reproducing artworks. And finally, Yaël Marciano, a former Jet Set chauffeur turned charismatic salesman for Le Tiec, caught between two rival forces, torn between loyalty and sheer opportunism. For almost three years, this unlikely trio managed to flood the art market with hundreds of fake works, amassing astronomical profits… before being brutally brought back to reality by the police. A gripping chase across the globe, from Paris to Monaco, from Saint-Tropez to Bali.

Directed by: Laurent Jaoui and Raphaël Rouyer

 

Produced by: Incognita Doc, Vertigo Productions

Commissionner: Canal+