Reproduction Interdite (2018) is a French film directed by Antoine Barraud. The movie tells the story of Jacques, an art dealer, who runs a gallery in Paris. He is in deep financial trouble due to some bad business decisions and is on the verge of losing his gallery. Meanwhile, he is also being cheated by a couple of art thieves – Fred and his girlfriend Dora. Fred is an expert copyist, who creates impeccable works of art, while Dora is a seductive con artist.
One day, Jacques finds out that Fred has a genuine painting by Paul Gauguin, worth millions of dollars. He decides to steal the painting and make a fortune by selling it. But when he confronts Fred and Dora, they offer him a deal. They suggest that they should work together to create perfect copies of the painting. They plan to exhibit the copies in different galleries around the world, making a fortune while keeping the original hidden.
Jacques agrees to the deal and starts to work with Fred. He realizes that he has a natural talent for copying and starts to enjoy the creative process. Dora, however, is not happy with the arrangement and starts to manipulate the situation to her advantage. She seduces Jacques and starts to control him, jeopardizing the entire operation.
As the tension between the three rises, they travel to Japan to finalize a big deal. But when they arrive, they find out that they have been double-crossed by their Japanese buyer. In a desperate attempt to save their plan, they decide to steal the original painting from the buyer's collection. But things go terribly wrong, leading to a devastating outcome.
Reproduction Interdite is a stylish and suspenseful movie, with strong performances from its cast. It explores the themes of greed, manipulation, and artistic creation, while taking the audience on a thrilling ride.
