Nazi Art Thieves

Overview

This film examines the mechanisms of Nazi extortion during World War II, and is interspersed with current issues surrounding restitutions. It retraces the incredible stories of 3 major works having belonged to Jewish collectors. From their plundering by the Nazis to their final restitution: Man with a Guitar by Georges Braque, Herbstsonne by Egon Schiele and Sitting Woman by Henri Matisse.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 2017

Original language

English

Director

Olivier Lemaire

Writer

Olivier Lemaire

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt7266650