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The Missing Piece: Mona Lisa, Her Thief, the True Story

The 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum sparks a decades-long enigma, which is eventually unraveled by a filmmaker's meticulous investigation, uncovering a stunning reason behind the daring heist.

The documentary tells the story of Vincenzo Peruggia, an Italian house painter who stole Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911. Despite being charged, Peruggia's motivations went beyond just money. The film explores his story, including his daughter's desire to learn more about her father, a man who kept the painting for two years.

Info about The Missing Piece: Mona Lisa, Her Thief, the True Story

Originally Released: United States, Oct 12, 2012

Genres:Crime, Documentary, History, Mystery