Pascal Bonitzer's Film Explores Art, History, and Social Tensions Through a Rediscovered Masterpiece
Inspired by a true story, 'Le Tableau volé' examines the recovery of a Nazi-looted Schiele painting and its impact on the art world and class dynamics.
- The film 'Le Tableau volé,' directed by Pascal Bonitzer, is based on the true story of Egon Schiele's painting 'Tournesols,' looted by the Nazis and rediscovered in 2005 in Mulhouse, France.
- The painting, found in the home of a chemist, was later sold for €17 million, with proceeds benefiting the heirs of the original Jewish owner and rewarding the finder.
- Bonitzer's film delves into the commodification of art, focusing on the painting's auction and its symbolic role in exploring class divides and social tensions.
- Alex Lutz stars as André Masson, a cynical auctioneer navigating the art world's moral and financial complexities, alongside a strong supporting cast including Léa Drucker and Nora Hamzawi.
- The movie, praised for its humor and sharp critique of the art market, premieres on Canal+ tonight and is available for streaming on myCANAL.
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