F for Fake

The film "F for Fake" explores the lives of infamous fakers Elmyr de Hory and Clifford Irving, delving into the world of forgery and deception. Orson Welles narrates the story of de Hory, an art forger who sold fake paintings to museums and collectors worldwide, while also incorporating his own experiences with fakery, including a radio broadcast of "The War of the Worlds" and the creation of Citizen Kane's fictionalized version of Howard Hughes' life. Clifford Irving recounts how de Hory subsisted on forgery and evaded prosecution through frequent relocations, leading Welles to question the value of art and the nature of authorship. The film blurs the lines between fact and fiction, featuring Orson Welles as himself, his companion Oja Kodar, and hoax biographer Clifford Irving, among others.