The Rape of Europa
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7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

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  1. JayW
    Oct 26, 2007
    10
    Stunning documentary about the cultural pretenses that underlied Nazi ideology and war policy to the bitter end, and the Allies' conflicted views about the value of Europe's art treasures at a time of deadly conflict. This masterful blending of archival footage and interviews keeps you glued to your seat. Superb in all respects. See it on a big screen if you can!

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Metascore
77 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
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  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Kenneth Baker
    75
    With impressive clarity and sweep, The Rape of Europa recounts the Nazi theft and destruction of European art and architecture.
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Ronnie Scheib
    80
    This mesmerizing morality play, rich in rare archival footage and complete with heroic Allied saviors, merits a full-fledged arthouse run before reaching larger PBS and cable auds.
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  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Michelle Orange
    80
    Impressive in scope if unremarkable in style, The Rape of Europa provides a chronology of World War II as it was experienced by "David," "Mona Lisa," and other artistic treasures the Nazis plundered.
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