Portrait of Wally
World Premiere

Portrait of Wally

Tribeca Talks
| USA, Austria | 90 MINUTES | English
Documentary
In 1939, Nazis seized control of Austrian art collector Lea Bondi's beloved Egon Schiele painting "Portrait of Wally." For 70 years the Bondi family fought to reclaim the painting in a battle that pitted them against the likes of the Austrian government, billionaire art collectors, MoMA, and NPR. Director Andrew Shea's documentary is a fascinating and intricate detective story that highlights the struggle between doing what is right and doing what is convenient.

After the Movie: Stay for a conversation with director Andrew Shea, critic and journalist David D'Arcy, Jane Kallir of Galerie St. Etienne, historian and attorney Willi Korte, and Chief of the Asset Forfeiture Unit at the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Sharon Cohen Levin about the issues of provenance and the global sharing of art in museums. Moderated by Monica Dugot, International Director of Restitution and Senior Vice President at Christie's.

Cast & Credits
Directed by
Andrew Shea
Andrew Shea is an award-winning director and screenwriter who has enjoyed success in film, television, and theater. His films include Forfeit, which premiered at SXSW, The Corndog Man, which premiered at Sundance, and the short Take My Breath Away, which premiered at Cannes Critics Week.
Screenwriter
Andrew Shea, David D'Arcy
Director of Photography
Sam Henriques
Editor
Melissa Shea
Producer
Andrew Shea, Barbara Morgan, David D'Arcy
Composer
Gary Lionelli
Archival Producer
Lewanne Jones
Director
Andrew Shea

Panelists

David D'Arcy

Sharon Cohen Levin

Willi Korte

Jane Kallir

Andrew Shea


Contacts
Press Contact
Sylvia Savadjian
sylvia.savadjian@gmail.com
Sales Agent
Udy Epstein
President
7th Art Releasing
6579 Pickwick Street Los Angeles, CA 90042
Phone: 323 259 8259
udy@7thart.com
http://www.7thart.com
Producer
Barbara Morgan
Austin, TX barb@austinfilmfestival.com
Moderator
Monica S. Dugot
MDugot@christies.com
Director's Manager
Rob Wolken
Rain Management Group
1631 21st Street Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: 310 954 9520
rwolken@rainmanagementgroup.com
Distributor
James Eowan
7551 Sunset Blvd., Suite 104 Los Angeles, CA 90046
Phone: 323.845.1455
james@7thart.com
Print Return
Oliver Ike
7th Art Releasing
6579 Pickwick Street Los Angeles, CA 90042
Phone: 323 259 8259
oliver@7thart.com
* Rush Tickets available at venue except for
Beacon Theatre
Rush will be offered when advanced tickets for a screening or event are no longer available at venues other than Beacon Theatre.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.

 

Note: The After the Movie conversation will happen after the Saturday, 4/28 screening only.

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