Claes Bang (The Square) stars as Joseph Piller in Lyrebird, a captivating dramatic thriller set just after WWII – an all but forgotten true story – about a soldier investigating renowned Dutch artist Han van Meegeren, (Guy Pearce), who is accused of conspiring with the Nazis. Despite mounting evidence, Piller becomes increasingly convinced of Han’s innocence and finds himself in the unlikely position of fighting to save the life of the colorful man with a mysterious past.
The film is directed by billionaire investor Dan Friedkin.