Because I Was a Painter: Art That Survived the Nazi Camps
2014•1h 44m•7.0•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Christophe Cognet
Languages
French
Studio
La Huit
Production
Company
La Huit
Company
Augenschein Filmproduktion
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