Stolen Art
Originally released in 2009. Stolen Art is a documentary film. directed by Simon Backès. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Where does one draw the line between 'art' and 'theft'? Art and artist? A criminal and aesthetic investigation into the creation of incognito artist Pavel Novak, virtuosi counterfeiter wanted by the FBI for his 1978 "Stolen Art" exhibition in New York, which caused international stupefaction… some pieces proved to be stolen originals. Simon Backès takes us on a trek across New York, introducing us to specialists who unveil and question our relation to art- a matter of cultural legacy, but also, quite simply, merchandise. Does beauty exist without copyright?
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Belgium
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Neon Rouge Production
- La Parti Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stolen Art about?
Where does one draw the line between 'art' and 'theft'? Art and artist? A criminal and aesthetic investigation into the creation of incognito artist Pavel Novak, virtuosi counterfeiter wanted by th...
Who directed Stolen Art?
Stolen Art was directed by Simon Backès.
How long is Stolen Art?
Stolen Art has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Stolen Art released?
Stolen Art was released on May 2, 2009 in theaters.