Treasures of the World


60m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Outlines histories and legends inspired by some of the world's most precious treasures. The program chronicles the fame of these cultural icons in tales of mishap and madness, inspiration and intrigue, devotion and discovery. Part 1 explores the theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre on August 21, 1

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Stoner Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Outlines histories and legends inspired by some of the world's most precious treasures. The program chronicles the fame of these cultural icons in tales of mishap and madness, inspiration and intrigue, devotion and discovery. Part 1 explores the theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre on August 21, 1911 and the investigation that followed. Part 1 also takes a look at Picasso's Guernica. Part 2 investigates Faberge's Imperial Eggs and the Hope Diamond. Part 3 focuses on the Taj Mahal and the Buddhist Temple Borobudur.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Stoner Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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