Auction

André Masson is an art specialist and auctioneer who learns that a painting by Egon Schiele, missing since 1939 after being seized by the Nazis, has been found in the home of a young worker in Mulhouse. Although initially skeptical, André confirms the work is authentic. While this discovery could represent the height of his professional life, it also triggers a conflict that threatens his career. He receives support during this struggle from his colleague and former wife, Bertina, and his eccentric intern, Aurore.

This French comedy-drama was directed by Pascal Bonitzer, who also wrote the screenplay with Iliana Lolic. It is the first of three films directed by Bonitzer listed in the records, followed by Maigret and the Dead Lover and Hugo. The movie was produced by Saïd Ben Saïd and features a credited cast of 39 people, including Alex Lutz, Léa Drucker, Nora Hamzawi, Louise Chevillotte, Arcadi Radeff, and Laurence Côte.

Released on May 1, 2024, with a runtime of 91 minutes, the film has received generally positive feedback from viewers. It holds a rating of 6.4/10 on IMDb based on 1,400 votes and a rating of 6.1/10 on TMDB from 146 votes.