Forgery and the Use of Forgeries

Forgery and the Use of Forgeries

1990 · 97 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama

Fleeing fame, the writer Anatole Hirsch decides to publish his new book under the name of his cousin, Martin Bassane. This book wins the Prix Goncourt. A film inspired by the story of Romain Gary.

Directed by Laurent Heynemann · Written by Jean-Marc Roberts

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