The Oligarch and the Art Dealer
The story of one of the 21st century’s most sensational art scandals. Swiss art dealer Yves Bouvier brokers masterpieces – from Leonardo da Vinci to Mark Rothko – into the private collection of Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev. Their partnership – initially based on trust and shared interests – turns into a long-running conflict over billions of dollars. Bouvier, at first a discreet adviser, helps Rybolovlev build an impressive collection while operating in one of the most closed and mysterious corners of the art world. When their alliance suddenly collapses, allegations of manipulation, fraud, and financial abuse come to light. The film exposes the world of huge money, private collections, and elite transactions, where power, ambition, and bruised egos drive a decade-long, ruthless war. It is a compelling story of trust, betrayal, and the mechanisms governing the global art market.
