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202293 minPGdocumentary

7.2/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Art History Organized Crime

Oswald, the Forger

202293 minPGdocumentary

7.2/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

FBI agents pursued Oswald Aulestia Bach for his notorious forgeries that deceived museums and collectors across the art world.

Art History Organized Crime

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Dani de la Orden

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FBI agents pursued Oswald Aulestia Bach for his notorious forgeries that deceived museums and collectors across the art world.

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Kike Maíllo

Kike Maíllodirector

Dani de la Orden

Dani de la Ordendirector

Marta-Libertad Castillowriter

Alberto Aranda

Alberto Arandawriter

Kike Maíllo

Kike Maíllocast

Synopsis

Oswald Aulestia Bach, an extravagant painter, forged numerous artworks that deceived collectors and museums. His criminal activities caught the attention of the FBI, making him a target in the art world. Through interviews and archival footage, the film reveals Bach's life of creativity and deception. It details his flamboyant lifestyle and the techniques behind his forgeries. Directed by Dani de la Orden, "Oswald, the Forger" runs for 93 minutes and features multiple languages, including Catalan and English.

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