CinemaOSMovie · 2014 · 1h 44m

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

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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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