The Art Market during the Nazi Occupation (2021)
The art market in France was surprisingly flourishing under the Occupation. Almost two million works of art changed hands between 1940 and 1944. Over 35,000 trains left Paris loaded with artwork and spoliated objects, in particular those belonging to Jewish families. What practices and what networks did those in the art market put in place during this five-year period? Who were they? What role did the French national museums play in this market?
Director: Vassili Silovic
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: February 28, 2021
Production: Elda Productions
Country: Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
art collector
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Art Market during the Nazi Occupation about?
- The art market in France was surprisingly flourishing under the Occupation. Almost two million works of art changed hands between 1940 and 1944. Over 35,000 trains left Paris loaded with artwork and spoliated objects, in particular those belonging to Jewish families. What practices and what networks did those in the art market put in place during this five-year period? Who were they? What role did the French national museums play in this market?
- Who directed The Art Market during the Nazi Occupation?
- The Art Market during the Nazi Occupation was directed by Vassili Silovic.
- How long is The Art Market during the Nazi Occupation?
- The Art Market during the Nazi Occupation has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is The Art Market during the Nazi Occupation?
- The Art Market during the Nazi Occupation is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Art Market during the Nazi Occupation produced?
- The Art Market during the Nazi Occupation was produced in Switzerland.