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Auction

2024

1h 31m

Drama

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André Masson, an auctioneer at the famous Scottie's auction house, receives a letter one day stating that a painting by Egon Schiele has been discovered in Mulhouse at the home of a young worker. Very skeptical, he makes the trip and has to face the truth: the painting is authentic, a masterpiece gone missing since 1939, confiscated by the Nazis. André sees this discovery as the pinnacle of his career, but also the beginning of a struggle that could jeopardize it. Fortunately, he will be assisted by his ex-wife and colleague Bertina, and by his eccentric intern Aurore....

Stephen Romei

The Australian

I don’t know a lot about art but I’m interested in films and books that interrogate the intricacies and personalities of this world, and this film more than satisfies that interest.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 17, 2025

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John McDonald

johnmcdonald.net.au

Talking to an art dealer recently who had previously worked as a merchant banker, I was a little surprised when he said the art business was ten times more shady and more complex.

Aug 15, 2025

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Jim Schembri

jimschembri.com

Totally dull.

Rated: 1/5

Jul 31, 2025

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Juan Pando

Fotogramas

This bittersweet comedy has the nostalgic aroma, delicacy, and pleasant naturalness of Éric Rohmer's morality tales. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Jul 25, 2025

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Javier Ocaña

El Pais (Spain)

Unfortunately, Bonitzer succumbs in the final third [act of the film] to a couple of plot twists that are meant to be surprising, but only blur the lines, and a patchwork of modern gender politics that contributes nothing... [Full review in Spanish]

Jul 25, 2025

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Luis Martínez

El Mundo (Spain)

Without a doubt, a valuable rarity, and at the price of a simple ticket. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Jul 23, 2025

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Helene B

The French know how to make a movie.. intrigue, sex, subterfuge and a clever plot. Wish there were more choices like this one that don’t rely on guns, crashes, murder and mayhem. Totally enjoyed!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/24/25

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Carlo C

Comedia a la francesa, en sobre un pesado y engreído curador de arte que encuentra en el lugar y con las personas menos esperadas, la obra mas importante de su carrera, lo que abre un baúl lleno de historias, encuentros y desencuentros tanto en su vida personal, como profesional, así como en la vida de la familia propietaria de la obra en cuestión. Muy recomendable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/22/25

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Synopsis

André Masson, an auctioneer at the famous Scottie's auction house, receives a letter one day stating that a painting by Egon Schiele has been discovered in Mulhouse at the home of a young worker. Very skeptical, he makes the trip and has to face the truth: the painting is authentic, a masterpiece gone missing since 1939, confiscated by the Nazis. André sees this discovery as the pinnacle of his career, but also the beginning of a struggle that could jeopardize it. Fortunately, he will be assisted by his ex-wife and colleague Bertina, and by his eccentric intern Aurore....

Director: Pascal Bonitzer
Producer: Saïd Ben Saïd
Screenwriter: Pascal Bonitzer
Production Co: SBS Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: French
Runtime: 1h 31m