The Money Maker

The Money Maker

2026 · 128 min · FR · 7.0 (181 votes)
Dir. Jean-Paul Salomé · Starring Reda Kateb, Sara Giraudeau, Bastien Bouillon, Quentin Dolmaire, Pierre Lottin, Camille Japy · Music Mathieu Lamboley
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A Polish engineer relocates to France and becomes a legendary counterfeiter. Working solo, he crafts flawless fake francs worth millions over 14 years, earning the nickname "Cézanne of counterfeit money" for his artistic skill and output.

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This film immerses you in the meticulous, high-stakes world of a master craftsman. It's a tense, compelling character study, exploring the isolated dedication required for an audacious, artistic pursuit. The atmosphere is one of quiet intensity, celebrating precision and the allure of a perfectly executed deception.

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