About The truth behind hundreds of missing paintings | In search of retribution (Full documentary)
Since he was a child Roman Lapshin has been haunted by a secret his late grandfather revealed to him regarding the mysterious whereabouts of thousands of his grandfather’s paintings which had disappeared. Determined to find the paintings and restore his grandfather’s legacy Roman sets out to confront the powerful man at the centre of this secret, whom Roman believes exploited his grandfather when he was a desperate immigrant to a new country. But as his journey unfolds Roman realizes that his search for justice and vengeance may not lead to the salvation he had hoped to achieve. "Portrayal" is a powerful human tale following Roman across 3 continents as he comes to terms with the meaning of family, legacy, authorship, and the porous nature of truth. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 05:09 - Roman Lapshin grew up surrounded by his grandfather's art ▷ 07:15 - Oz Almog's exhibition of Jewish portraits ▷ 10:39 - Roman goes to Israel to see the rest of his grandfather's paintings ▷ 15:43 - The man nobody wants to talk about ▷ 23:49
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- The truth behind hundreds of missing paintings | In search of retribution (Full documentary)
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- 96 minutes
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- English
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