More of a video essay than a documentary, F For Fake weaves together several different stories in order to examine the role of art within society. Focusing primarily on the life of professional art forger Elmyr de Hory, the documentary also showcases the careers of hoax-biographer Clifford Irving, Howard Hughes and the Croatian actress Oja Kodar. Starring, written and directed by Orson Welles, this is a must see film for anyone interested in the finer points of filmmaking. Though the documentary is somewhat ambiguous about its own subject matter, its ultimately a story about the relationship between art and the artist in a consumer based society. For anyone looking to go into a creative field like writing or painting, theres a lot here to find inspiring. Welles enthusiasm is contagious and the energy of the film will keep you captivated throughout. Its like watching a magic show, only a magic show about painting, authorship and the legitimacy of artistic forgery, if that makes any sense.