Hermitage Revealed (2014)

To celebrate its 250th anniversary, this documentary tells the story of one of the world’s greatest museums, from its foundation by Catherine the Great, though to its status today as a breathtakingly beautiful complex which includes the Winter Palace. Showcasing a vast collection of the world’s greatest artworks together with contemporary art galleries and exhibitions, it holds over 3 million treasures and world class masterpieces in stunning architectural settings. This is its journey from Imperial Palace to State Museum, encompassing a sometimes troubled past, surviving both the Revolution in 1916 and the siege of Leningrad by the Nazis in 1941-44.

Director: Margy Kinmonth
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 83 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Edmund Jolliffe
Cinematography: Maksim Tarasyugin
Editing: Gordon Mason
Production: Arts Alliance Productions, Foxtrot Films
Country: Netherlands, Russia, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

museum, art, woman director, art museum

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hermitage Revealed about?
To celebrate its 250th anniversary, this documentary tells the story of one of the world’s greatest museums, from its foundation by Catherine the Great, though to its status today as a breathtakingly beautiful complex which includes the Winter Palace. Showcasing a vast collection of the world’s greatest artworks together with contemporary art galleries and exhibitions, it holds over 3 million treasures and world class masterpieces in stunning architectural settings. This is its journey from Imperial Palace to State Museum, encompassing a sometimes troubled past, surviving both the Revolution in 1916 and the siege of Leningrad by the Nazis in 1941-44.
Who directed Hermitage Revealed?
Hermitage Revealed was directed by Margy Kinmonth.
Who stars in Hermitage Revealed?
Hermitage Revealed stars Tom Conti, Margy Kinmonth, Thierry Morel.
How long is Hermitage Revealed?
Hermitage Revealed has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Hermitage Revealed?
Hermitage Revealed is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Hermitage Revealed produced?
Hermitage Revealed was produced in Netherlands, Russia, United Kingdom, United States of America.