The Rape of Europa The Systemic Theft and Destruction of Europe's Art Treasures
The Rape of Europa tells the epic story of the systematic theft, deliberate destruction and miraculous survival of Europe's art treasures during the Third Reich and the Second World War.
On a journey through seven countries, the film takes the audience 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 young art professionals as well as ordinary heroes, from truck drivers to department store clerks, fought back with an extraordinary effort to safeguard, rescue and return the millions of lost, hidden and stolen treasures.
Nominated for Outstanding Historical Programming - Long Form at the News & Documentary Emmy Awards. Nominated for the Documentary Screenplay Award at the Writers Guild of America.
Running Time
117 mins
Year
2008
Kanopy ID
3874844
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this is a white supremacist film.
All films about the Nazis are white supremacy films because that’s what they were. This film is about how they tried to use art to advance their ideas, we’re thankful it didn’t work. But so much was lost,damaged and missing its awe full. Watch or read “The Monuments Men” for more ...Read more
All films about the Nazis are white supremacy films because that’s what they were. This film is about how they tried to use art to advance their ideas, we’re thankful it didn’t work. But so much was lost,damaged and missing its awe full. Watch or read “The Monuments Men” for more information.
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