Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
Parce que j'étais peintre, l'art rescapé des camps nazis
Status
released
Original Language
en

Where to watch free (US)

Kanopy

Production Companies

La Huit logoLa Huit
Augenschein Filmproduktion logoAugenschein Filmproduktion