The looting, destruction and survival of European art during Nazi Germany’s reign of terror is detailed. Included: Gustav Klimt paintings stolen from their Viennese-Jewish owner in 1938 that wound up in a Vienna museum until 2006, when they were returned to an heir (who sold one for $135 million). Also: the work of the Monuments Men, an Allied unit of art historians and museum curators charged with protecting monuments and recovering displaced art., Adolf Hitler spent years struggling to establish himself as an artist before his political ambitions rose to the surface and he brought the Nazi Party to power in Germany, and documentary filmmakers Richard Berge, Nicole Newnham, and Bonni Cohen offer a unique perspective on how Hitler’s aesthetic viewpoint may have affected his nation’s actions during World War II. The Rape of Europa examines the artistic tastes of Hitler and his leading advisors, and how they looted many of the great museums and private art collections of Europe during the course of World War II in order to stock museums built during the Third Reich (and benefit the collections of Germany’s leaders). In addition, Axis forces actively participated in raids to destroy artwork and artifacts from nations and cultures Hitler regarded as “degenerate,” serving as a curious parallel to “the Final Solution” that left six million dead. The film features rare newsreel footage and photographs documenting the Nazis’ obsession with art; Joan Allen narrates., Two-part documentary telling the epic story of the theft, destruction and miraculous survival of Europe’s art treasures during World War II. For twelve years, the Nazis looted and destroyed art on a massive scale, but art professionals and ordinary heroes, from truck drivers to department store clerks, fought to safeguard, rescue and return the stolen treasures. The legacy of this tragic history continues to play out as families of looted collectors recover major works of art. Part of .
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “The Rape of Europa ” ?
A: The main cast includes Richard Berge,Robert M. Edsel,Bonni Cohen,James LeBrecht,Josh Peterson,Nicole Newnham,Jon Shenk,Joan Allen.
Q: When Did the “The Rape of Europa” Released?
A: The Movie “The Rape of Europa” originally aired on 2006-11-12 and released in the year of 2007.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “The Rape of Europa” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “The Rape of Europa” ?
A: “The Rape of Europa” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
