The Burnt Orange Heresy is a 2019 thriller film directed by Giuseppe Capotondi. The film revolves around art critic James Figueras (played by Claes Bang), who agrees to steal a painting from the enigmatic and reclusive artist Jerome Debney (played by Donald Sutherland). Figueras wants to become a successful art dealer and sees stealing the painting as a way to gain recognition.
However, the operation is anything but simple. In order to steal the painting, Figueras has to seduce Debney's beautiful assistant, Berenice (played by Elizabeth Debicki), and gain her confidence. As Figueras becomes increasingly consumed by his own greed and insecurity, the lines between truth and lies, love and betrayal, become increasingly blurred.
As the operation spins out of control, it becomes apparent that nothing is as it seems. The characters' motivations become increasingly murky, and it becomes unclear who is really behind the theft of the painting.
The Burnt Orange Heresy has been praised for its stylish cinematography and strong performances, particularly from Bang and Debicki. The film has been described as a tense and gripping thriller with a cleverly constructed plot that keeps viewers guessing until the very end.