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109 minGdocumentary

Synopsis

One microphone was discovered hidden behind a painting given to Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito during his 1947 visit to Romania.

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Why Watch

  • See Tito's 1947 visit to Romania unfold.
  • Find out about the hidden microphone discovery.
  • Meet art critic Radu Bogdan and his quest.

Did You Know

  • In 1947, Tito received a painting titled 'The Leafless Forest'.
  • Radu Bogdan worked on a monograph about Ion Andeescu in the 1960s.
  • A hidden microphone was found behind the painting during a photoshoot.

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Cold War historyRomanian artPolitical espionage
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Frequently Asked Questions

What painting did Josip Broz Tito receive during his visit to Romania?

Josip Broz Tito received the painting 'The Leafless Forest' by Romanian artist Ion Andeescu.

Who was Radu Bogdan?

Radu Bogdan was a young art critic in the 1960s who decided to write a monograph on Ion Andeescu.

What was discovered when the painting was taken off the wall?

When the painting was taken off the wall, a microphone was found, indicating that someone was spying on Tito.

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