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Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief
7.7 / 10• 2024• 1h 55m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
“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.
Cast & Crew
JP
Jonathan Petropoulos
Self
Lead
Hermann Göring
Self (archival)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Hugo Macgregor's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
