A Nazi art thief, UFOs and women at war are among the subjects covered in new factual shows being presented by PBS Distribution at Mip London, which takes place Feb. 23 to 27.
Further titles will be announced in the lead-up to the market, including PBS Distribution’s lineup for the London TV Screenings, which runs Feb. 23-28.
“Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief,” which has two hour-long parts, investigates the life of Bruno Lohse and his role in the Nazi looting operation. Historian Jonathan Petropoulos conducts interviews with Lohse himself, as well as curators, art investigators, Lohse’s associates, and descendants of the victims of Nazi art theft. Featuring masterpieces and an archive of personal letters, “Plunderer” reveals the dark underbelly of the international art world.
The one-hour investigative documentary “What Are UFOs?” explores the phenomenon of UFOs, which, after decades in the shadows, are now being studied seriously. Are they weather balloons, optical illusions, secret military technology—or something else entirely? The documentary follows scientists as they try to unravel the mystery of strange objects in our skies.
“Women of World War II: The Untold Stories,” another one-hour documentary, explores the history of World War II through firsthand accounts from the women who cracked the codes to those who built the ships. Featuring exclusive, never-before-seen interviews – from “Fly Girls” who saved their fellow pilots to “Rosie-the-Riveters” who kept those planes in the air – this documentary reveals how these unsung heroes played a vital role in winning the war.
Joe Barrett, VP of global sales at PBS Distribution, said: “The London events are invaluable platforms for connecting with our partners, fostering new relationships, and sharing stories that inform, inspire, and entertain.”