First Look: THE STOLEN PAINTING

Inspired by incredible true events, acclaimed writer/director Pascal Bonitzer’s sharp and engrossing new social comedy follows a self-assured auctioneer whose professional and personal integrity is challenged by the discovery of a long-lost masterpiece.

Paris, present day. Brash 40-something André Masson (César Award-winner Alex Lutz), a hotshot modern art appraiser at prestigious high-end auction house Scottie’s, receives word that a painting by Egon Schiele may have been found in a young factory worker’s home in the Alsatian city of Mulhouse.

Though highly sceptical, André travels to view the canvas with his ex-partner Bettina (the superb Léa Drucker, Custody) who is also an expert valuator, only to be convinced of its authenticity as a masterwork long assumed destroyed by Nazi officials during WWII. For André, the ramifications of this once-in-a-lifetime find for his career and for his contentious relationship with his less-than-reliable intern Aurore (Louise Chevillotte), will prove both unexpected and transformative.

Skilfully brought to life by an array of both endearing and duplicitous characters, THE STOLEN PAINTING is a thrilling exploration of the often-cynical world of art dealing and collecting, where the jaw-dropping prices aren't always related to the rarity of the object. It’s savvy and sophisticated entertainment.

First look screenings from July 25 - July 27 at Luna Leederville, Windsor + Luna on SX

You may also like the following events from Luna Palace Cinemas:

• This month, 12th July, 01:00 pm, Exhibition on Screen’s MICHELANGELO - LOVE & DEATH in Perth
• This Monday, 14th July, 06:30 pm, Luna Double: Stranger than Paradise + Dead Man in South Kalgoorlie
• Next Thursday, 24th July, 06:30 am, THE FRIEND Special First Look Screenings in Windsor

Also check out other Arts events in Windsor, Fine Arts events in Windsor, Literary Art events in Windsor.