F for Fake
1973
⭐7.4(357 votes)
1h 29m
Documentary
Overview
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.
About F for Fake
F for Fake (1973) is a Documentary film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch F for Fake on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 357 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
