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Netflix Releases Italian Crime Drama 'El Falsario' on Notorious Forger

Set in 1970s Rome, the feature dramatizes an aspiring artist’s turn to forgery within Italy’s power struggles.

Overview

  • El Falsario debuted on Netflix on January 23, 2026, and is available to stream with a subscription.
  • Directed by Stefano Lodovichi and produced by Cattleya, the film runs 110 minutes and stars Pietro Castellitto as Toni.
  • The story is inspired by real events tied to Antonio Chichiarelli, an artist who became a master forger in Rome.
  • Reported plot elements include a forged communiqué linked to the Aldo Moro kidnapping and a Brink's theft involving 35 billion lire.
  • Early reports describe strong viewer interest on the platform shortly after release.