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The Money Maker

The Money Maker

History · Drama · Crime · 2026

A Polish engineer relocates to France and becomes a legendary counterfeiter. Working solo, he crafts flawless fake francs worth millions over 14 years, earning the nickname "Cézanne of counterfeit money" for his artistic skill and output.

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The Money Maker

2026 History · Drama · Crime 2h 8m

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A Polish engineer relocates to France and becomes a legendary counterfeiter. Working solo, he crafts flawless fake francs worth millions over 14 years, earning the nickname "Cézanne of counterfeit money" for his artistic skill and output.

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Directed by

Jean-Paul Salomé

Written by

Jean-Paul Salomé · Bastien Daret

Reda Kateb

Reda Kateb

Jan Bojarski

Sara Giraudeau

Sara Giraudeau

Suzanne Bojarski

Bastien Bouillon

Bastien Bouillon

André Mattéi

Quentin Dolmaire

Quentin Dolmaire

Perrier

Pierre Lottin

Pierre Lottin

Anton Dowgierd

Camille Japy

Camille Japy

Anaïs

Lolita Chammah

Lolita Chammah

Françoise Mattéi

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The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.