![]() ![]() ![]() Art collecting was a highly important pastime among Nazi officials for a variety of reasons, as discussed largely with Herman Goering and Hitler himself who had amassed enormous, unparalleled personal collections, largely through theft. ![]() Hitler also created a "hit-list" of famous works he wanted for his collection, most of which directly correspond to his invasion of various European countries. Hitler's antisemitism, as one interview subject suggests, was likely fueled by his rejection from Vienna's art Academy as the academy's panel was largely Jewish. Interesting and relatively unknown facts are uncovered that relate Hitler's art career to his actions as dictator. ![]() The film sheds light on Hitler's own personal art career, from his rejection of Vienna's art Academy to his plans to amass the world's largest art collection in his ideal city. The film takes its viewers on an in depth journey of the subject through seven European countries, most notably France, Italy, Poland and Germany. vintage footage photos and documents that all work cooperatively in making this documentary work in every respect. The film incorporates interviews, voice over narration. Nicholas of the same name as a kind of runway for its exploration of the Nazi's systematic plundering of Europe's art. The Rape of Europa is a slick, well shot, well directed, interesting, highly informative and still entertaining documentary from the directorial triumvirate of Bonni Cohen, Nicole Newnham and Richard Berge. ![]()
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