The Hammer

The Hammer

A love story between art and money

2026 · 77 min · ★ 7.0 · Documentary

Simon de Pury is a familiar face in the art world. The former chairman of Sotheby’s has a larger-than-life personality and is known as the «Mick Jagger of auctions.»

Directed by Simon Wallon

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