The Rape of Europa

News/Reviews:

Booklist Online Review (Starred review)
Published November 1, 2008
"More than 60 years following World War II, thousands of art treasures
stolen by Nazis..." More

The Untold Story of World War II
Published October 15, 2008
"Deane Keller was one of the unsung heroes of World War II." More

A Monumental Hunt for Treasure
Published Friday, January 18, 2008
"Probably the greatest treasure hunt in history. A big, big story. I was amazed how few people knew about it anymore," says Robert Edsel More

The San Francisco Examiner
Published Friday, May 18, 2007
“The Rape of Europa"...explores particularly fresh terrain — the Nazis’ calculated destruction and plundering of Europe’s art treasures. Covering everything from lost and found masterworks to ongoing recovery efforts to art-related military strategies, the film provides both a substantial art-history lesson and a stimulating look at why art matters. More

Awards:

- Official Selection, Full Frame Documentary Festival
- Official Selection, San Francisco International Film Festival

Synopsis:

The Rape of Europa is an epic journey through seven countries, into the violent whirlwind of fanaticism, greed, and warfare that threatened to wipe out the artistic heritage of Europe. For twelve long years, the Nazis looted and destroyed art on a scale unprecedented in history. But heroic young art historians and curators from America and across Europe fought back with a miraculous campaign to rescue and return the millions of lost, hidden and stolen treasures.

Film Details:

Country of Origin: United States, 2006
Original Language: English
Running Time: 117min

Written, Produced and Directed by: Richard Berge, Nicole Newnham, and Bonni Cohen
Co-Producer: Robert Edsel
Producer: Bonnie Cohen
Narrator: Joan Allen

Based on The Rape of Europa by Lynn H. Nicholas

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