Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief
2024
⭐7.7(3 votes)
1h 55m
Documentary
Overview
“It’s not every day that you meet an old Nazi.” So begins American historian Jonathan Petropoulos, recalling the day in 1998 when he met Bruno Lohse, who was Hermann Göring’s art agent in Paris during World War II. In this riveting account, Petropoulos details Lohse’s role in stealing countless masterpieces from prominent French and Dutch families, while evading meaningful punishment, and continuing to deal art profitably for most of the rest of his life. This explosively compelling tale calls the international art market to task for its continuing lack of regulation.
About Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief
Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief (2024) is a Documentary film that follows “It’s not every day that you meet an old Nazi.” So begins American historian Jonathan Petropoulos, recalling the day in 1998 when he met Bruno Lohse, who was Hermann Göring’s art agent in Paris during World War II. In this riveting account, Petropoulos details Lohse’s role in stealing countless masterpieces from prominent French and Dutch families, while evading meaningful punishment, and continuing to deal art profitably for most of the rest of his life. This explosively compelling tale calls the international art market to task for its continuing lack of regulation. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
