Adolfo Kaminsky was an Argentine-born Jewish member of the French Resistance during World War II, renowned for his expertise in forging identity documents to save lives. His work in a secret Paris laboratory helped protect over 14,000 Jews from deportation and death by creating false IDs, passports, and other essential papers.

Kaminsky's skills in chemistry, learned while working in a dye shop, proved crucial for removing ink stains and creating impeccable forgeries. He continued his work after the war, aiding displaced Jews in reaching Palestine and supporting various liberation movements worldwide, all without ever charging for his services.