The Real Italian Crime Story Behind The Big Fake

Throughout a story of conspiracies, betrayal, and political upheaval, Toni remains self-centered and detached. Unlike his two childhood friends—Vittorio, a priest (played by Andrea Arcangeli), and Fabione, who later joins the Red Brigade (played by Pierluigi Gigante)—Toni doesn’t have strong beliefs. Driven by his lack of morals and desire for success, Toni becomes a forger, creating flawless copies of paintings for his girlfriend, Donata (Giulia Michelini), and working for the Banda della Magliana, a rising criminal group in Rome. Balbo (Edoardo Pesce), a charismatic leader within the organization, takes Toni under his protection.

Kanye West apologizes for antisemitic behavior in Wall Street Journal advertisement

The Grammy-winning artist issued a long apology in an advertisement, expressing remorse for his recent antisemitic comments and public support of Nazi ideology. He explained that a brain injury sustained in a 2002 car accident led to a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. According to his letter, during periods of illness, he was drawn to what he called the most harmful symbol he could find: the swastika.

How NB Mager found her ‘anxiety-to-creativity pipeline’ to make the provocative ‘Run Amok’

It’s hard to discuss the movie without revealing key details, but it’s sure to spark discussion. The story centers around a small town still recovering from a shooting that happened years ago. Meg, a teenager played by Alyssa Marvin (who was also in the original short film), lives with her aunt and uncle. Her closest companion is her cousin, Penny (Sophia Torres), a gifted singer. When Meg begins writing a musical based on the traumatic event, it creates a ripple effect throughout the town, affecting many lives.