The Missing Piece: Mona Lisa, Her Thief, the True Story
In 1911, Italian handyman Vincenzo Peruggia stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre, believing he was acting out of patriotic duty.
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In 1911, Italian handyman Vincenzo Peruggia stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre, believing he was acting out of patriotic duty.
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In 1911, Vincenzo Peruggia, an Italian handyman, stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre, believing he was serving his country. His daughter, then 84 years old, later supported his actions, describing his motivations. Over 30 years, filmmaker Jean-Pierre Devillers investigates the theft, detailing Peruggia's life and the painting's impact on the art world during its absence. The documentary presents a thorough account of this audacious crime and the historical context surrounding it.
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Why Watch
- Meet Vincenzo Peruggia, the Mona Lisa's thief.
- Find out why Peruggia believed he was patriotic.
- See the art world's reaction to the theft.
Did You Know
- Vincenzo Peruggia stole the Mona Lisa in 1911.
- Peruggia's daughter was 84 years old when she spoke about the theft.
- The theft had a significant impact on the art world for three decades.
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Who stole the Mona Lisa in 1911?
Vincenzo Peruggia, an Italian handyman, stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre.
What motivated Vincenzo Peruggia to steal the painting?
Peruggia believed he was acting out of patriotic duty.
How long did the investigation into the Mona Lisa theft last?
Filmmaker Jean-Pierre Devillers investigated the theft over the next three decades.
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