The Institut Français Theatre in Madrid (Calle Marqués de la Ensenada, 12, 28004 Madrid) presents the preview screening of the film “La Copia Perfecta” (“The Perfect Copy”/“L’affaire Bojarski”), directed by Jean-Paul Salomé, this coming Monday, July 6, at 8:00 p.m. This thriller, set in post-war Paris, tells the story of an exceptionally talented forger who defies the Bank of France and becomes the obsession of a police commissioner.
For fifteen years, Jan Bojarski, a Polish refugee known in the underworld as the “Cézanne of counterfeiting,” leads a flawless double life. While his family lives a normal life, he secretly produces banknotes of extraordinary precision, capable of fooling even the Bank of France’s controls. His exceptional talent awakens the obsession of Commissioner Mattei and begins an intense pursuit that soon becomes a personal duel.
Suspense, tension, and a fascinating historical reconstruction come together in a film that explores the fine line between genius and crime. Join us on July 6th for a preview screening of “The Perfect Copy.”
Jean-Paul Salomé (Paris, 1960) is a French director, screenwriter, and producer. After beginning his career in television, he made a name for himself in film with movies such as “Belphégor, the Phantom of the Louvre” (2001) and “Arsène Lupin” (2004). In recent years, he has distinguished himself with his thrillers inspired by true events, including “The Syndicate” (2022) and “The Perfect Copy,” where he combines suspense, investigation, and portraits of complex characters. His films are characterized by elegant staging and a keen interest in intriguing stories and extraordinary figures.
Price: €6 / €4 with the IFPass VOSE Reserve
Production Year: 2026
Genre: Drama, History
Original Title: “L’affaire Bojarski”
Dubbing: Spanish, Catalan
Cast: Reda Kateb, Sara Giraudeau, Bastien Bouillon, Quentin Dolmaire, Pierre Lottin