The destruction of memory /

"Based on the book of the same name by Robert Bevan, explores the urgent issue of cultural destruction, looking at how, over the past century, the intensity of destruction has accelerated, and at how legislation and policy have moved in and out of step with the issue"--Disc jacket.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Bosso, Ezio (Composer), Bevan, Robert (Journalist) (Author)
Corporate Authors:	Henry Luce Foundation, Rothschild Foundation, Global Heritage Fund, World Monuments Fund (New York, N.Y.)
Other Authors:	Slade, Tim (Motion picture producer and director) (Screenwriter), Wiesehahn, Derek (director of photography.), Okonedo, Sophie (Narrator)
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Language Notes:	English dialogue.
Published:	[New York, New York] : Vast Productions USA, [2016]
Subjects:	Art treasures in war > Case studies. Cultural property > Destruction and pillage > Case studies. Vandalism > Case studies. Collective memory in art > Case studies. Cultural property > Preservation > Law and legislation. Documentary films. Film adaptations. Nonfiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Description
Summary:	"Based on the book of the same name by Robert Bevan, explores the urgent issue of cultural destruction, looking at how, over the past century, the intensity of destruction has accelerated, and at how legislation and policy have moved in and out of step with the issue"--Disc jacket. The bombing of Sarajevo's National Library and the burning of its ancient books. The looting of the Iraqi National Museum and destruction of its priceless historical objects. The beheading of Kahled al-Asaad, long-time lead archaeologist for the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the city of Palmyra, Syria, for refusing to give up hidden artifacts. In the "cradle of civilization" and beyond, the last century has seen the rise of cultural destruction: the intentional annihilation of irreplaceable artwork, artifacts, historical sites and their stewards in desperate attempts to erase collective history and identity. "The war against culture, and the battle to save it."--IMDb.
Item Description:	"Educational DVD, not for duplication"--Container. "Produced with the support of the Henry Luce Foundation, the Rothschild Foundation, Global Heritage Fund and World Monuments Fund."--Containner.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (83 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD; NTSC.
Production Credits:	Director of photography, Derek Wiesehahn; editing, Lindi Harrison; music, Ezio Bosso.