π Overview:
To celebrate its 250th anniversary, this documentary tells the story of one of the worldβs greatest museums, from its foundation by Catherine the Great, though to its status today as a breathtakingly beautiful complex which includes the Winter Palace. Showcasing a vast collection of the worldβs greatest artworks together with contemporary art galleries and exhibitions, it holds over 3 million treasures and world class masterpieces in stunning architectural settings. This is its journey from Imperial Palace to State Museum, encompassing a sometimes troubled past, surviving both the Revolution in 1916 and the siege of Leningrad by the Nazis in 1941-44.
π Languages Available:
English
π Date Released:
2014-09-09
β Running Time:
83 mins
β Vote Average:
8.0
Beloved Cast
Pliny the Elder (voice)
Tom Conti
Pliny the Elder (voice)
Margy Kinmonth
Himself
Thierry Morel