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The Big Fake

2026 1 h 51 min Drama · Crime · History Il falsario

A gifted painter in 1970s Rome turns his hand to forgery, sliding from art galleries into organised crime and state secrets.

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About the film

What it’s about

Toni Chichiarelli arrives in Rome hoping to become a painter. His skill attracts attention beyond the art world, pulling him into forgery and the orbit of organised crime.

What hooks you

Pietro Castellitto plays Toni, with Giulia Michelini as Donata and Andrea Arcangeli as Don Vittorio. The cast also includes Pierluigi Gigante, Edoardo Pesce and Claudio Santamaria. The film is based on a novel and set against the backdrop of 1970s Rome.

Who it’s for

It is a good pick for those who enjoy crime dramas grounded in a specific historical moment, where personal ambition collides with dangerous circles. It will also appeal to viewers drawn to stories of double lives and the seductive pull of forgery.

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Technical details
Country
Italy
Year
2026
Genres
Drama, Crime, History, Biography
Running time
1h 51min
Age rating
17+
MPAA
R
World premiere
Oct 19, 2025

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 188 votes
6.5 /10
IMDb
6.64,500
Kinopoisk
6.41,101
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Creative team

All 9
Director Stefano Lodovichi
Starring
  1. 01 Pietro Castellitto Toni
  2. 02 Giulia Michelini Donata
  3. 03 Andrea Arcangeli Don Vittorio
  4. 04 Pierluigi Gigante Fabione
  5. 05 Edoardo Pesce Balbo
  6. 06 Claudio Santamaria Il Sarto
  7. 07 Aurora Giovinazzo Virginia
  8. 08 Fabrizio Ferracane Zù Pippo

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