Masterpiece or Forgery? The Story of Elmyr De Hory

Summary Elmyr de Hory was called "The Myth of our Century" when he was revealed as a master forger in 1968. Born in 1905, he made an estimated 1000 fake paintings, primarily in the style of the post-impressionists before he died - or disappeared - in 1976. In addition to faking paintings, Elmyr de Hory often faked his own identity, and traveled easily throughout Europe's high society. View more details

Masterpiece or Forgery? The Story of Elmyr De Hory

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Ursula Andress Clifford Irving Anthony Hugo William Robinson

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Genres : Biography Documentary

Release date : Dec 31, 2007

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Production companies : Norwegian Film Institute

Summary Elmyr de Hory was called "The Myth of our Century" when he was revealed as a master forger in 1968. Born in 1905, he made an estimated 1000 fake paintings, primarily in the style of the post-impressionists before he died - or disappeared - in 1976. In addition to faking paintings, Elmyr de Hory often faked his own identity, and traveled easily throughout Europe's high society. View more details

Details

Genres : Biography Documentary

Release date : Dec 31, 2007

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Production companies : Norwegian Film Institute

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