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Hermitage Revealed

2014
  • Margy Kinmonth
  • 1h 23m
  • September 9, 2014 · Netherlands, Russia, United Kingdom, United States of America

Overview

To celebrate its 250th anniversary, this documentary tells the story of one of the world’s greatest museums, from its foundation by Catherine the Great, though to its status today as a breathtakingly beautiful complex which includes the Winter Palace. Showcasing a vast collection of the world’s greatest artworks together with contemporary art galleries and exhibitions, it holds over 3 million treasures and world class masterpieces in stunning architectural settings. This is its journey from Imperial Palace to State Museum, encompassing a sometimes troubled past, surviving both the Revolution in 1916 and the siege of Leningrad by the Nazis in 1941-44.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
September 9, 2014
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
Netherlands, Russia, United Kingdom, United States of America
Cinematography
Maksim Tarasyugin
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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