The Money Maker

Set in post-war France, this crime drama follows Jan Bojarski, a Polish refugee and engineer. Unable to legally patent his inventions, Bojarski begins producing high-quality counterfeit bank notes, eventually becoming known as the Cézanne of counterfeit money. For over a decade, he maintains a secret double life, hiding his illegal activities from his family while crafting fakes that deceive the Bank of France. This technical mastery sparks a long-term obsession for Commissioner André Mattéi, leading to a personal duel between the lawman and the forger.

The film was directed by Jean-Paul Salomé, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Bastien Daret. This production marks the sixth feature directed by Salomé, following his previous works such as Arsène Lupin, Female Agents, The Chameleon, Mama Weed, and La Syndicaliste. The movie stars Reda Kateb as Bojarski, alongside Sara Giraudeau, Bastien Bouillon, Quentin Dolmaire, Pierre Lottin, and Camille Japy.

A joint production between Belgium and France, the film was produced by Bertrand Faivre, Florence Gastaud, and Michel Hazanavicius. Following its release in January 2026, the movie received a positive response from viewers, currently holding a rating of 7.1/10 on TMDB based on 161 votes.