Nazi Art Thieves

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Nazi Art Thieves

Released: Jan 1, 2017

Runtime: 0h 54m

Rating: ⭐ 7 / 10

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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.