2008 Woodie Awards
New Stocker Center film,'The Rape of Europa'
A story of hidden treasures and Nazi destruction
Max Beal
Issue date: 10/10/07 Section: Arts
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"The Rape of Europa," which will play Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Stocker Humanities and Fine Arts Center at Lorain Country Community College, tells the story of Nazi greed during the Third Reich and the Second World War that threatened to wipe out the artistic heritage of Europe
During Hitler's 12years in power, the Nazis stole and deliberately destroyed many of Europe's finest masterpieces. Although much was destroyed, millions of lost, stolen, or hidden pieces were returned or protected because of the efforts of young artists and common people. Truck drivers, store clerks, and countless others were able to either safeguard or rescue much of the artwork that Hitler's regime was trying to destroy, according to the official website for "The Rape of Europa." http://www.rapeofeuropa.com/.
The film takes the audience on a journey through seven European countries, telling both the stories of destruction, and the heroism of those who were able to protect or rescue artwork.
The film begins and ends with the story of
Gustav Klimt's famous "Gold Portrait." The
painting was stolen in 1938 and is now the
most expensive painting ever sold.
The documentary, which is based on Lynn
Nicholas' best selling book, "The Rape of
Europa: The Fate of Europe's Treasures in the Third Reich and the Second World War", tells a different story of the Third Reich, yet still manages to shed light on
the terrible type of warfare the Nazis waged against the world.
Tickets for "The Rape of Europa" are $5 for general admission and $3 if you are an Annual Film Society Member. Tickets can be purchased at the Stocker Arts Center Box Office, which is open weekdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., call (440)366-4040 or (800) 995-5222 ext. 4040 during those hours for more information.
To purchase tickets, visit lorainccc.edu-
/stocker and click on the "Buy Stocker Event Tickers" on the right-hand side.
During Hitler's 12years in power, the Nazis stole and deliberately destroyed many of Europe's finest masterpieces. Although much was destroyed, millions of lost, stolen, or hidden pieces were returned or protected because of the efforts of young artists and common people. Truck drivers, store clerks, and countless others were able to either safeguard or rescue much of the artwork that Hitler's regime was trying to destroy, according to the official website for "The Rape of Europa." http://www.rapeofeuropa.com/.
The film takes the audience on a journey through seven European countries, telling both the stories of destruction, and the heroism of those who were able to protect or rescue artwork.
The film begins and ends with the story of
Gustav Klimt's famous "Gold Portrait." The
painting was stolen in 1938 and is now the
most expensive painting ever sold.
The documentary, which is based on Lynn
Nicholas' best selling book, "The Rape of
Europa: The Fate of Europe's Treasures in the Third Reich and the Second World War", tells a different story of the Third Reich, yet still manages to shed light on
the terrible type of warfare the Nazis waged against the world.
Tickets for "The Rape of Europa" are $5 for general admission and $3 if you are an Annual Film Society Member. Tickets can be purchased at the Stocker Arts Center Box Office, which is open weekdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., call (440)366-4040 or (800) 995-5222 ext. 4040 during those hours for more information.
To purchase tickets, visit lorainccc.edu-
/stocker and click on the "Buy Stocker Event Tickers" on the right-hand side.
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