CinemaOSMovie · 2014 · 1h 44m

Because I Was a Painter: Art That Survived the Nazi Camps

70%(1)IMDbDocumentary

In 1945, when the Allies liberated the concentration camps, they discovered thousands of secretly created artworks. With unprecedented access to paintings, drawings, etchings and sculptures held in collections around the world, BECAUSE I WAS A PAINTER conducts a gripping and fascinating investigation into art that captures, reflects and inspires in difficult times.

Directed byChristophe Cognet

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
EN
Released
March 5, 2014
Studios
La HuitAugenschein Filmproduktion

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