Rape Of Europa - Nazi Art Theft Details

Rape Of Europa - Nazi Art Theft

This two-part series tells the epic story of the systematic theft, deliberate destruction and miraculous survival of Europe’s art treasures during the Second World War. In a journey through seven countries, the programme delves into the violent whirlwind of fanaticism, greed, and warfare that threatened to wipe out the artistic heritage of Europe. For 12 long years, the Nazis looted and destroyed art on a scale unprecedented in history. But heroic young art historians and curators from the US and across Europe fought back with an extraordinary campaign to rescue and return the millions of lost, hidden and stolen treasures. Now, more than 60 years later, the legacy of this tragic history continues to play out as families of looted collectors recover major works of art, conservators repair battle damage, and nations fight over the fate of ill-gotten spoils of war.

Starring	Joan Allen
Director	Richard Berge, Bonnie Cohen, Nicole Newnham
Studio	Agon Arts & Entertainment, LLC
Run time	DVD: 1 hr 57 mins
Certificate
Genres	Documentary, Special Interest
Language	DVD: English
Released	Production year: 2009 To Rent: DVD: not available