Release date: 5 March 2010

Running time: 86 mins

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Starring: Rhys Ifans, Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Space Invader

"A film about a man who tried to make a film about me" is how renowned British graffiti artist Banksy describes this feature.

Banksy is used to fiercely guarding his identity to avoid prosecution, so it was perhaps no surprise when he refused to be filmed by an eccentric French shop owner named Thierry Guetta. Exit Through The Gift Shop traces Thierry's attempts to capture the world of graffiti art in thrilling detail, following many of the most infamous figures at work in the streets. We trace Thierry's efforts to locate and befriend Banksy only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner with spectacular results. An incendiary true story of low-level criminality, companionship and incompetence.

Distributor: Revolver

You should see it because: With the rumour of exciting secret stunts and Banksy events to look forward to, the word on the street is 'watch this space'.

See it if you liked: Died Young, Stayed Pretty (2008), The September Issue (2009), Le Donk And Scor-zay-zee (2009)