Because I Was a Painter: Art That Survived the Nazi Camps (2014)

Because I Was a Painter: Art That Survived the Nazi Camps (2014) poster

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.

Director: Christophe Cognet
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date:
Production: La Huit, Augenschein Filmproduktion
Country: Germany, France
Language: Français
Original Language: en

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Because I Was a Painter: Art That Survived the Nazi Camps about?
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.
Who directed Because I Was a Painter: Art That Survived the Nazi Camps?
Because I Was a Painter: Art That Survived the Nazi Camps was directed by Christophe Cognet.
How long is Because I Was a Painter: Art That Survived the Nazi Camps?
Because I Was a Painter: Art That Survived the Nazi Camps has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is Because I Was a Painter: Art That Survived the Nazi Camps?
Because I Was a Painter: Art That Survived the Nazi Camps is a Documentary film.
Where was Because I Was a Painter: Art That Survived the Nazi Camps produced?
Because I Was a Painter: Art That Survived the Nazi Camps was produced in Germany, France.