The Christophers

Once, Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) was an icon of the London art world. Now he lives in seclusion, surrounded by unfinished canvases. His estranged children want to secure their inheritance and send the young painter and part-time forger Lori to him. 

She must pose as an assistant and gain access to a legendary series of paintings, The Christophers, which Julian keeps hidden deep in his studio. The plan is for her to finish these after his death, so they can be sold for a fortune. But what starts as a simple deception quickly becomes much more complicated… 

The Christophers is sharp, witty, stylish, and deliciously awkward. The film revolves around art forgery and legacy, but also tells a lot about ego, control, and the value people place on art between the lines.