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I Am Fiction

201283 minGdocumentary

A lawsuit over identity theft leads Thomas Altheimer into a maze of paranoia after his former friend Claus Bech-Nielsen publishes a book titled "Sovereign."

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A lawsuit over identity theft leads Thomas Altheimer into a maze of paranoia after his former friend Claus Bech-Nielsen publishes a book titled "Sovereign."

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Max Kestner

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Thomas Altheimer sues Claus Bech-Nielsen for identity theft related to the book "Sovereign." The lawsuit intensifies Altheimer's feelings of paranoia. He navigates a complex legal battle against his former friend and fellow artist. The situation leads Altheimer into a disorienting experience, reflecting themes of identity and ownership in art. "I Am Fiction" runs for 83 minutes and offers insights into this unique confrontation between two artists.

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