Stolen
by Rebecca Dreyfus
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Actor: Blythe Danner, Campbell Scott, Harold J. Smith, Susan Vreeland, Tracy ChevalierDirector: Rebecca Dreyfus
Brand: HART SHARP VIDEO
Cinematographer: Albert Maysles
Cinematographer: Rebecca Dreyfus
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 85 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-11-14
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Arts Alliance Amer
Movie Reviews of Stolen
Movie Review: The underworld and art theft
Summary: 5 Stars
STOLEN is an absorbing and truly informational look at the seedy side of the antique and art dealer world as seen through the still-unsolved St.Patrick's Day heist that occurred at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.The documentary involves the present day characters who could have been involved and those who have been trying to crack the case since 1990.The narration of Blythe Danner and Campbell Scott re-enact the relationship of Mrs.Gardner and her art purchaser Bernard Berenson from the late 1800's in order to show the obsession that Gardner had in procuring these rare art treasures and the lengths that people even then would go to to get famous paintings.This theme of underworld is woven skillfully by film maker Rebecca Dreyfus as she shows how complex cell groups continue to operate in art thievery and their motivations, quite contrary to "the love of art"! .Also, the documentary is a fascinating look at the paintings by Vermeer, Rembrandt and others that were stolen and why specifically these works.A great discussion and informational documentary that is very compelling and full of true life mystery and possible political intrigue that seems to only appear in Hollywood, but in fact exists in truth!
Summary of Stolen
In 1990 in the early morning hours after St. Patrick s day thieves disguised as policemen gained access into Boston s Isabella Stewart Gardner museum and successfully executed the largest art heist in modern history. Among the thirteen priceless works stolen was Vermeer's The Concert one of only 35 of the masters surviving works. To date not a single work has been recovered.Stolen is a full exploration of this unusual crime and the fascinating disparate characters involved: from the 19th century Grand Dame Isabella Gardner to the 17th century Dutch masters to a 21st century terrorist organization with a penchant for stealing Vermeers.At the heart of the film is the unlikely hero Harold Smith the renowned art detective. Stolen follows Mr. Smith as he pursues the mystery of the stolen works. Despite his lifetime battle with skin cancer the cunning and witty Smith has made this case his personal obsession working with what hope remains. With Mr. Smith as a guide Stolen journeys into the mysterious and surreal world of stolen art and examines the many possibilities as to where the art might be.Interwoven with Smith's investigation are noted contemporary authors discussing the power of Vermeer's work as well as collector Isabella Stewart Gardner's turn-of-the-century correspondence (read by Blythe Danner) with her advisor Bernard Berenson (read by Campbell Scott.) These subplots give the film a larger context and help illuminate just what the world has lost.Stolen brings the audience on a journey to understand not just a crime but also the nature of beauty itself its fragility and its power.System Requirements:Run Time: 90 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. Rating: NR UPC: 829567040621 Manufacturer No: 670406Similar DVD Movies
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