The Treasures of Saxony: How August III Built His Collection
Seen it?2021 | 52 min | Documentary, History, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for anyone who likes learning something new and history buffs. Expect to bring it up in conversation afterwards.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 52 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Year 1763, the Seven Years' War is about to end. August III, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, has died, leaving empty the royal treasury and an extraordinary collection of paintings, sculptures, jewelry and goldsmith masterpieces, which he considered a symbol of his greatness, and that of Dresden, one of the European capitals of Baroque art.
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andrea Oster
- Peter WeißSelf - Narrator (voice)
- Virginie SpenléSelf - Art Historian
- Dirk SyndramSelf - Art Historian
- Alexander RöstelSelf - Museum Curator
- Massimo BauciaSelf - Librarian
- Sebastian HerrmannCarl Heinrich von Heineken (uncredited)
- Robert HerrmannsVon Heineken's Secretary (uncredited)
- ArtouretteVon Heineken's Painter (uncredited)
- Roland HeinzeGiovanni Bianconi (uncredited)
- Sidney PasskönigPotential Buyer (uncredited)