Single - French Film Festival

The Money Maker

Based on an incredible true story, The Money Maker follows Jan Bojarski (Reda Kateb, The Extraordinary), a young Polish engineer taking refuge in France during World War II. Desperate to survive, he turns his talents to forging identity documents during the German occupation.

Once the war ends, Jan still finds himself struggling to make ends meet. Stuck in underpaid jobs and denied citizenship, he is unable to patent his many inventions. Jan’s engineering expertise seems to be wasted, until a gangster recognises his skills and presents a risky opportunity - to produce counterfeit banknotes...

So begins a thrilling and nail-biting series of events, as Jan begins to lead a double life. For over 15 years he runs a counterfeiting operation from his garden shed - unbeknownst to his family.

Jan’s fakes are so precise he earns the moniker “the Cézanne of counterfeit money.” - but this also draws attention. Jan soon finds himself in the crosshairs of Inspector Mattéi (Bastien Bouillon, also starring in Leave One Day), one of France’s most determined detectives.

Director Jean-Paul Salomé (The Godmother, The Sitting Duck) brings this fascinating and gripping tale to life, with an unforgettable performance from Reda Kateb as the man who shook the Bank of France. The film was a certified hit in France, with over 1.1 million admissions. Make time for The Money Maker at this year’s Festival!

STARRING: Reda Kateb, Sara Giraudeau, Bastien Bouillon, Pierre Lottin

DIRECTED BY: Jean-Paul Salomé

Drama, Thriller MViolence, offensive language, drug use, sex scenes & nudity129 Mins

Languages: French

Subtitles: Yes

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