The Monuments Men

In a daring effort to rescue Western civilization's artistic treasures from Nazi clutches, an elite squad of over-the-hill museum directors, curators, artists, architects, and art historians embarked on a perilous mission during World War II. With the Allies pushing back against the Axis powers in Italy, Frank Stokes assembles a team of "Monuments Men" to guide Allied units in the search for stolen art, with the goal of returning it to its rightful owners. Despite numerous setbacks, including Soviet forces competing for cultural spoils and locals working to prevent Nazi destruction, the Monuments Men ultimately recover vast quantities of artwork, sculptures, and other culturally significant items, leaving behind a legacy that transcends their own lives.