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F for Fake

Exposing the Truth: A Gripping Investigation into Deception and Deceit

Orson Welles' documentary explores the world of forgery, centering on infamous art forger Elmyr de Hory and his biographer, Clifford Irving, who also authored a fabricated Howard Hughes autobiography. The film delves into the lives of Hughes, a reclusive figure, and Welles himself, whose career began with a misleading resume and a fictional Martian invasion.

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Info about F for Fake

Studio(s): SACI, Les Films de l'Astrophore

Originally Released: United States, Sep 01, 1973

Production Countries: France, Germany, Iran

Genres:Documentary