Starring: Joan Allen Directed By: Richard Berge;Bonni Cohen;Nicole Newnham Average Rating: Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen Label: Menemsha Films Number of Items: 1 Region Code: 1 Release Date: September 16, 2008 Running Time: 117 minutes Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Rape of Europe This is the most interesting documentary I have seen. I have watched it three times and still catching information I missed before. I have bought many copies for gifts.
A Film about the Spiritual Importance of Art, the Destructiveness of a Few, the Heroism of Many This is a terrific choice for teachers and small-group leaders. You probably already know the story: Adolf Hitler and a small group of top Nazi officials were so obsessed with art masterpieces that they "raped" Europe's cultural heritage during World War II.
This documentary certainly tells that story with vivid film and photography from both the war era and today. The restoration is far from over, even though more than 60 years have passed since the war's end, and we see examples of the dedicated professionals still trying to sort out the mess and restore broken masterpieces.
The themes that are most moving -- and most valuable for discussions -- are the portrayal of the importance of art to everyday men and women in various communities and the stories of individual art historians and volunteers who have made an enormous difference in trying to heal the wounds of the Nazis' destruction.
The film is appropriate for high school classes, as well.
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One of the greatest WW2 documentaries I am a huge WW2 buff and I own at least 40-50 documentaries and movies. This is one of the most interesting aspects of WW2 that no one really knows about. You also will not find any other DVDs on this subject. If you are a art and WW2 fan like I am, this movie is heaven. I read most of the book but I found it to be boring. The movie blew away the book as it keeps you tuned in from the beginning to end. The film provides great Nazi footage that even I had not seen and great witness recounts.The length of the movie was perfect and for all I am concerned, it could have been even longer since that I was enjoying it so much. However, it was really sad to see that Warsaw castle was completely destroyed and the amazing frescoes in Italy that were damaged beyond repair. This is definitely a collector's item.The Rape of Europa
One of the most important documentaries of our time This is one film that everyone should see whether they're interested in art or not. It deals with issues that are much deeper than simply the disappearance of significant works of art. It provides interesting insight into the midset and mentality of the Third Reich, shedding light on an aspect of their actions not commonly addressed. That aspect is the significant role of art collecting in the hierarchy and advancement within the Nazi party. One realizes that the mass pillaging of museums and galleries was more than an act of greed, but actually played into a much larger plan and vision that Hitler desperately held on to.
Historically it is fascinating and enlightening, but emotionally it is one of the most moving and touching films I have seen. The combination of footage, personal stories, and historical fact touches and stirs the deepest feelings of humanity and really gets to the core of what it is to be human. While I always understod the devastation Europe suffered at the hands of Hitler, for the first time I FELT the devastation. By far the most moving film I have ever seen.
Everyone must see this film. It is absolutely necessary for really understanding and grasping the consequences of what happened during WWII.
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