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Thursday, January 16 at 8pm O Cinema South Beach

Canada | 104 minutes | 2024

The Spoils

US Premiere

Ownership, history, and morality collide in this powerful exploration of the ongoing crisis surrounding the restitution of Nazi-looted art. The Spoils delves into the global debate over the rightful ownership of art plundered during World War II, centering on the case of Max Stern, a German-Jewish art dealer expelled from Düsseldorf in 1937. After his forced liquidation, Stern became one of Canada’s most prominent art dealers, with his heirs now leading efforts in art restitution. Chronicling the Düsseldorf City Museum’s failed attempt to host an exhibition in Stern’s honor, the film presents an eye-opening account of the heated disputes with exclusive interviews and rare archival footage. The Spoils offers a gripping, poignant insight into the complex moral and legal dilemmas that continue to shape the art world today.

This special premiere event will include the attendance of director Jamie Kastner, who will introduce the film and participate in a Q&A after the screening.

Director's Bio

Directed by Jamie Kastner

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Jamie Kastner is a documentary filmmaker known for films such as There Are No Fakes, The Skyjacker’s Tale, and Secret Disco Revolution. His films span genres including true crime, political thriller, and historical documentary, and have premiered at festivals like TIFF, London, and Rotterdam.

Cast and Credits

Director

Jamie Kastner

Screenwriter

Jamie Kastner

Cinematographer

Mark Caswell

Editor

Michael Hannan

Cast

Clarence Epstein, Sara Angel

Film Info

Year

2024

Country

Canada

Run-time

104 minutes

Language

English and German with English subtitles
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