F for Fake [Blu Ray] [The Criterion Collection] [Arrives in 30 Days] Exclusive

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F for Fake Directed by: Orson WellesContributors: Dominique Antoine, François Reichenbach, Orson Welles, Oja Palinkas, Michel Legrand, Elmyr de Hory, Clifford Irving, Joseph Cotten, Paul Stewart, Laurence HarveyDescriptionDirected by legendary filmmaker Orson Welles, F for Fake is a captivating exploration of deception, forgery, and the nature of truth in art. Blurring the lines between fact and fiction, Welles weaves together the intriguing tales of art forger Elmyr de Hory, who claims that many prestigious art collections house his fakes, and writer Clifford Irving, infamous for his fabricated autobiography of Howard Hughes. Through dazzling editing and Welles’ own reflections, the film challenges audiences to question what is real and what is illusion in the world of art and beyond.Key FeaturesFormat: Blu-ray (Restored)Studio: Criterion CollectionRegion: Region BMain Language: EnglishRun Time: 87 minutesBBFC Certification: 15 (Suitable for 15 years and over)Number of Discs: 1Release Date: 30 Jul 2018Originally Issued: 1973Weight: 92gSpecial FeaturesInteractive MenusBonus FootageTrailersInterviews: ’60 Minutes’ interview (2000) with Clifford Irving on his Howard Hughes autobiography hoaxCommentary: Audio commentary (2005) by co-writer and actor Oja Kodar with cinematographer Gary GraverOther Documentary: ‘Orson Welles: One-Man Band’ (1995), ‘Almost True: The Noble Art of Forgery’ (1997)Product DetailsCatalogue No:CC2409BDUKBarcode:5050629953435Rental/Retail:Retail not for RentalGenre:Feature