“When a lie becomes a masterpiece”
Livorno, summer 1984. Three sculpted heads emerge from the water. The art world hails them as authentic works by Modigliani. The only problem is: they are fakes. This is the incredible story of a hoax that spiraled out of control. The story of a fraud. The story of a death under circumstances that were never fully explained. One of the greatest art scandals of all time. One of the most intricate mysteries in the history of art—and, at the same time, a crystal-clear example of how a beautiful lie can always overpower, and be preferred to, any reality.
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Luca Rea Director · Flavio Nuccitelli Writer Leone Orfeo Cinematographer
First release October 23, 2026 · Original title Il caso Modigliani
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Original title
Il caso Modigliani
Original language
Italian
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Italian
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Italy · October 23, 2026
Premiere · Rome Film Fest
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