The Rape of Europa | 
| Director: Richard Berge;bonni Cohen;nicole Newnham
Actor: Joan Allen
Studio: Menemsha Films
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 1618
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), German (Original Language), Italian (Original Language), Polish (Original Language), Russian (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 117
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 718122355419
EAN: 0718122355419
ASIN: B0011ZJ5C2
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: September 16, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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A Film about the Spiritual Importance of Art, the Destructiveness of a Few, the Heroism of Many September 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
One of the most important docs of all time! TRAILER September 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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One of the greatest WW2 documentaries September 11, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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 August 27, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
Nazi's Art Plundering During World War II July 12, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
As a young man Hilter was an aspiring but mediocre painter. But Hitler's artistic ambitions were thwarted when he was not accepted into the Academy Of Fine Arts in Vienna. Many of those on the admission board were apparently Jewish and some historians blame this rejection as playing an important role in the development of Hitler's rabid anti-Semitism.
This doc begins with a discussion of the Nazi's hatred of modern art, which they considered a "degenerate" Jewish form, and their obsession with collecting classical works of art. From there the film proceeds chronologically through the German invasions of Austria, Poland, France and Russia. In each place the Nazis plundered great works of art. Some were taken into private collections, such as the vast number owned by Hermann Goering, the Nazi's second in command. Others were placed in storage, with Hilter's ultimate goal being to create a massive Fuhrer Museum in his hometown of Linz, Austria.
Fortunately, massive evacuations were undertaken at the Louvre in Paris and the Hermitage in Leningard, which successfully hid numerous works of classic art from theft by the Nazis. But it wasn't only the Germans who did the plundering. The Soviets also engaged in massive looting of German art during their raids on Berlin. Also some Italian art and architecture was destroyed by American bombing. But, to their credit, the Americans also begin sending in Monuments Men who were entrusted with helping preserve art from further destruction and confiscating the works that had being stolen by the Germans.
The film contains a mix of extraordinary archival footage with narration by Joan Allen and interviews with various art historians and others. At close to 2 hours, it is rather long for a documentary and some may find it slow at times. But with it's primary purpose education rather than entertainment, it is best appreciated by those with a strong interest in European art and Nazi atrocities. It is a very well made documentary, however, and comes highly recommeded to those with at least some interest in the subject matter.
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