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Masterpiece or Forgery? The Story of Elmyr De Hory

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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 -...

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.

Info about Masterpiece or Forgery? The Story of Elmyr De Hory

Studio(s): Norwegian Film Institute

Originally Released: Jan 01, 2008

Production Country: United States

Genres:Biography, Documentary