Stolen
In 1990, thieves disguised as police officers gained entrance to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston to carry out the largest art heist in modern history. Among the thirteen priceless works stolen was Vermeer's "The Concert," which is thought to be the world's most valuable stolen painting.
The feature documentary STOLEN is a thorough exploration of the Gardner theft, and the fascinating, disparate characters involved: from the 19th century Grand Dame Isabella Gardner to a modern day private detective obsessed with finding the art to a terrorist organization with a penchant for stealing Vermeers. STOLEN brings the audience on a journey to understand not just this unusual crime but also the nature of beauty itself-its fragility and its power.
"STOLEN provides a treasure trove of outrageous characters, rampant speculation, personal obsessions and a glimpse into the rarefied world of art collecting." (Hollywood Reporter)
"A docu that should appeal not just to the legion of Vermeer fans, but to lovers of good mystery." (Variety)
FROM THE VAULT
Where it played at Laemmle — 1 engagement
- Grande 4-PlexFri, Nov 3 – Thu, Nov 9, 2006 · 1 week
