Almost True: The Noble Art of Forgery (1997)

Overview
"Nearly Real: The Noble Art of Forgery" is a Norwegian documentary film from 1997, directed by Knut W.Jorfald. The 52-minute movie centers around Kjartan Slettemark, a renowned Swedish-Norwegian artist, who amassed fame and outrage in equivalent procedure for impersonation of Richard Nixon.

The Plot
The documentary kickstarts by highlighting Kjartan's early life and rapid increase to popularity throughout Norway and Sweden. It takes its viewers through his considerable artistic productions and efficiencies that challenged the standards of society. Kjartan was well-known for his brazen artistry, audacity and an inherent capability to blur the thin line between art and forgery.

His most controversial and notorious work included developing a fake Nikita Khrushchev passport and impersonating the then U.S. President, Richard Nixon. Kjartan leveraged art's transformative power, raising concerns about identity, power, and the art world's sanctity.

Uncovering the Art of Forgery
The documentary seals Kjartan's reputation as an artist and a fearless imposter. It elegantly captures Kjartan's bold endeavours from producing counterfeit passports to creating renowned works of famous artists. His actions, though at odds with the law, project his disobedience against authoritative structures and the stiff conventions of the art world. His craft at creating and impersonation can appear unlawful however likewise showcases his exceptional artistic flair.

Art, Power and Resistance
In the lens of 'Almost True,' Kjartan's creative expression juxtaposes with his political disobedience, questioning authority and the established order. By impersonating Nixon and Khrushchev, he holds a mirror to the manipulative nature of power, exposing its deceptive charm that can sway public belief.

Kjartan's Legacy
The documentary presents a complex view of Kjartan, not only as an adventurous imposter but likewise as a respected artist whose work holds profound philosophical and political undertones. His capability to push the borders of appropriate art, along with his style for forgery, produced a tradition quite unlike anything in the art world.

Conclusion

"Almost True: The Noble Art of Forgery" is not merely a movie about the life and work of a notorious artist and forger but also a provoking commentary on power, art, and standards of the society. By concentrating on Kjartan Slettemark's upsetting journey, the movie exposes the thin line separating the ingenious from the illegal, the artist from the impostor, the reality from the almost true. The movie leaves audiences intrigued, forcing them to question the sanctity of identity, credibility, and the realm of art.

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