Oswald. El Falsificador

'Oswald. El Falsificador' is a documentary directed by Goya winner Kike Maíllo and filmed in the United States, Italy and Spain. It introduces us to Oswald Aulestia Bach, a Catalan artist persecuted for years by the American justice for being one of the cornerstones of the so-called "Operation Artist", an FBI investigation, in collaboration with the Mossos d'Esquadra and the Carabinieri, to imprison those responsible for one of the largest art forgery schemes in recent decades. Undoubtedly the biggest forger in the history of Spain.

The film traces the fascinating story of his life, full of excesses, swindles and deceit. Hidden behind mirrored glasses and a cap, and with his characteristic moustache, Oswald is a singular person through whom the film reflects on the concepts of original and copy, reality and legend, truth and lie. It is difficult to know how much of what Oswald tells us is real, and how much is an invention dedicated to extolling his exploits.

'Oswald. El Falsificador' has a running time of approximately 100 minutes, and will arrive in Spanish cinemas on 30 September 2022. The film is written by Marta Castillo, with photography by Rubén Collado. It's producted by Filmin, Playtime Movies, Sábado Películas and El Terrat.