Watch the 2008 documentary about Nazi Germany's efforts to plunder works of art across Europe during World War II.
Kanopy Film Screening - Rape of Europa (run time - 1hr 56min)
"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." - Kanopy
Roger Ebert titled his review of this documentary, “History’s most malevolent art lovers.” This film is based on the book Rape of Europa by Lynn H. Nicolas. Watch this compelling documentary at the Friends Theater on January 14th at 2:00pm. Art historian Joanne Kesten will then lead a discussion on January 31st at 1:00pm.
New to Kanopy? Attend one of our streaming classes with Media Services. Streaming Free (Movies, TV, Music), will be offered on Thursday, January 5th and Saturday, January 28th from 2:00 - 3:30, where you will learn how to stream acclaimed films and popular international series right from the comfort of home, and without signing up for another subscription service.
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