The Con Artists

The action unfolds in the 1920s, an era of newfound wealth and glamorous nightlife. Across the south of France, high-society gatherings and cunning robberies create a playground for the con artists.

Set in the sun-drenched south of France during the Roaring Twenties, the film uses the Riviera's luxury, casinos, and fast transit to stage its schemes. The glamorous backdrop blends opulence with danger as trains, casino yachts, and high-stakes cons set the pace of the story.

🎭 Deception

A web of lies and misdirection drives the plot. Bang, Felix, and Belle Duke keep altering identities and schemes, while Charlotte becomes a pawn and a participant in each new ruse. The con works through layered bluffs that blur the line between truth and performance.

🧠 Cunning

Strategic wit and psychological manipulation are the engines of every move. Characters improvise with disguises, fake crimes, and carefully timed reveals to outsmart rivals. The film treats cleverness as both craft and sport.

💘 Affection

Romance and loyalty weave through the con: Charlotte's affection for Felix and Bang's guarded past with Belle Duke complicate judgments. The relationships shift alliances and motive, adding emotional stakes to the caper.

🎲 Gambling & Illusion

The plot frames crime as spectacle: fake archeological discoveries, staged kidnappings, and money tricks create a carnival atmosphere. Wealth is gambled for, and every bluff threatens to collapse under scrutiny. The con is as much about style as it is about theft.