Hitler's Museum

The documentary explores Hitler's vision of creating a grand art center in his hometown of Linz, which began to take shape just before the outbreak of World War II. With the invasion of Austria in 1938, plans for this megalomaniacal project intensified alongside the Nazi regime's systematic looting of art across Europe.

As the war progressed, the documentary details the extensive efforts of German forces and high-ranking officials, including Hermann Göring, in their quest for valuable artwork. It highlights the plundering expeditions undertaken by the Nazis, which were unprecedented in scale.

A focal point of the film is the Ghent Altar, an exceptional masterpiece by van Eyck, tracing its journey through the turmoil of wartime theft and the impact of Nazi ideology on European art heritage. This documentary is a significant exploration of art, history, and the consequences of war.