Modigliani’s Genuine Fake Heads (2011)

The greatest prank of the century!

Livorno, Italy, summer 1984. In the birthplace of Amedeo Modigliani, famous for the merciless irony of its inhabitants, the innocent joke of three young students turns into the hoax of the century, destined to provoke an earthquake in the entire art world. In a single night, the teenagers carve a “Modigliani style” head with an electric drill. The next day, the find of the sculpture is incredibly recognized by critics and art historians as a fantastic discovery that “sheds a new light on the work of the Master”. The news reverberates everywhere, attracting visitors, journalists and tv crews from around the world…

Director: Giovanni Donfrancesco
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
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Production: Altara Films, Les Films du Poisson
Country: France, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Modigliani’s Genuine Fake Heads about?
Livorno, Italy, summer 1984. In the birthplace of Amedeo Modigliani, famous for the merciless irony of its inhabitants, the innocent joke of three young students turns into the hoax of the century, destined to provoke an earthquake in the entire art world. In a single night, the teenagers carve a “Modigliani style” head with an electric drill. The next day, the find of the sculpture is incredibly recognized by critics and art historians as a fantastic discovery that “sheds a new light on the work of the Master”. The news reverberates everywhere, attracting visitors, journalists and tv crews from around the world…
Who directed Modigliani’s Genuine Fake Heads?
Modigliani’s Genuine Fake Heads was directed by Giovanni Donfrancesco.
How long is Modigliani’s Genuine Fake Heads?
Modigliani’s Genuine Fake Heads has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is Modigliani’s Genuine Fake Heads?
Modigliani’s Genuine Fake Heads is a Documentary film.
Where was Modigliani’s Genuine Fake Heads produced?
Modigliani’s Genuine Fake Heads was produced in France, Italy.