Hitler Versus Picasso (2018)
The Nazi Obsession For Art
In 1937 the Nazi regime held two exhibitions in Munich: one to stigmatize “Degenerate Art” (which they systematically looted and destroyed) and one, personally curated by Hitler, to glorify “Classic Art”. This immersive new documentary reveals the Nazi’s complicated relationship with classical and modern art, displaying an incredible number of masterpieces by Botticelli, Klee, Matisse, Monet, Chagall, Renoir and Gauguin amongst others, intertwined with human stories from the most infamous period of the twentieth century. A state-of-the-art detective story exploring the Nazis’ obsession with creative expression, Hitler versus Picasso combines history, art and human drama for an unforgettable cinema experience.
Cast
- Toni Servillo - Narrator
- Jean-Marc Dreyfus - Self
- Edgar Feuchtwanger - Self
- Simon Goodman - Self
- Timothy Garton Ash - Self
- Berthold Hinz - Self
- Meike Hoffmann - Self
- Eva Kleeman - Self
- Markus Krischer - Self
- Daaf Ledeboer - Self
Screenplay
- Sabina Fedeli (Screenplay)
- Arianna Marelli (Screenplay)
- Didi Gnocchi (Story)
Keywords
world war ii, art, art dealer, art theft, claude monet, art museum, pablo picasso, art exhibition, botticelli, adolf hitler, pierre-auguste renoir, war documentary, art documentary, matisse
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hitler Versus Picasso about?
- In 1937 the Nazi regime held two exhibitions in Munich: one to stigmatize “Degenerate Art” (which they systematically looted and destroyed) and one, personally curated by Hitler, to glorify “Classic Art”. This immersive new documentary reveals the Nazi’s complicated relationship with classical and modern art, displaying an incredible number of masterpieces by Botticelli, Klee, Matisse, Monet, Chagall, Renoir and Gauguin amongst others, intertwined with human stories from the most infamous period of the twentieth century. A state-of-the-art detective story exploring the Nazis’ obsession with creative expression, Hitler versus Picasso combines history, art and human drama for an unforgettable cinema experience.
- Who directed Hitler Versus Picasso?
- Hitler Versus Picasso was directed by Claudio Poli.
- Who stars in Hitler Versus Picasso?
- Hitler Versus Picasso stars Toni Servillo, Jean-Marc Dreyfus, Edgar Feuchtwanger, Simon Goodman, Timothy Garton Ash, Berthold Hinz.
- How long is Hitler Versus Picasso?
- Hitler Versus Picasso has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Hitler Versus Picasso?
- Hitler Versus Picasso is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Hitler Versus Picasso?
- Hitler Versus Picasso had a budget of $94.
- Where was Hitler Versus Picasso produced?
- Hitler Versus Picasso was produced in Italy.