Counterfeiters is a 2010 French-language Drama film written and directed by Beno T Jacquot and produced by Guy S Ligmann under the banner of Carrimages 5 in collaboration with France 2 and Sodaperaga Productions. High-school student Bernard discovers that he's the fruit of a one-night stand by his mother. He despises the man who raised him, who is not his real father, and runs away from home, taking refuge with a friend, Olivier. Olivier is a shy boy, lacking affection, which he tries to find with his Uncle Edouard. The attraction between the two is mutual although neither manages to express his feelings. Through a combination of circumstances, Bernard is hired by Edouard as his secretary, and they both leave for a stay in the mountains. In a jealous pique, Olivier lets himself be seduced by the Comte de Passavant, a rich and trendy writer who is also cynical and manipulative. The count has a pernicious influence on the boy, who turns brutal and odious. Realizing this, he sinks into depression, not knowing how to find his way out. Written by Happy_Evil_Dude. Counterfeiters features Melvil Poupaud, Maxime Berger, Dolores Chaplin, Patrick Mille, Jules-angelo Bigarnet, Laurence Cordier and Pavel Stepantchuk. The film is based on Les Faux-Monnayeurs by Andr Gide. The music was composed by Bruno Coulais. Cinematography was done by Romain Winding and editing by Luc Barnier. The motion picture has a running time of 120 minutes. It was released on 5th January 2011. Distribution rights for the movie were acquired by Optimale.