Beltracchi: The Art of Forgery
Kimstim Films | Release Date: August 19, 2015 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
73
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Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
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6
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1
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90
Los Angeles TimesRobert AbeleAug 20, 2015
The details are mesmerizing as is the rule-breaking psychology behind it. Read full review
90
Village VoiceAmy BradyAug 18, 2015
Beltracchi: The Art of Forgery makes us question not only art, but the experts who claim to understand it best. Read full review
80
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeAug 20, 2015
A highly enjoyable look at a career spent duping the art world. Read full review
75
Slant MagazineWes GreeneAug 17, 2015
Rarely do the interviewees express their own thoughts on Beltracchi, as Birkenstock lets him speak for himself, for better and for worse. Read full review
63
New York PostFarran Smith NehmeAug 20, 2015
This engaging, funny documentary catches up with Beltracchi as he and his wife are serving time in an “open” prison in Europe. Read full review
63
RogerEbert.comSusan WloszczynaAug 20, 2015
There is one highly genuine scene that feels as if it could be an outtake from “The Grand Budapest Hotel“ that nicely underlines Birkenstock’s theme of the ephemeral nature of art when it comes authenticity and originality. Read full review
60
The New York TimesBen KenigsbergAug 19, 2015
Beltracchi: The Art of Forgery is a case in which a great documentary topic hasn’t yielded a great documentary. Read full review
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