The Marbles
The story of the greatest art heist in history and the fight to undo it. In 1801, Lord Elgin took half the Parthenon. What followed was a 200 year battle between Greece and the British Empire over stolen heritage told by British p...
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"The Marbles is a clear and compelling documentary that presents strong evidence and testimonies exposing the illegal acquisition of the marbles. Through archival material, expert insight, and firsthand accounts, it builds a convincing case while remaining measured and educational. The film also deserves credit for giving space to opposing viewpoints, allowing their arguments to be heard and examined rather than dismissed. By referencing other museums that have already returned artifacts to their countries of origin, the documentary highlights that restitution is not only possible but achievabl..."
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Chosen as the Opening Night film at the Central Scotland Documentary Festival on the 30th of October 2025.
Like many films, THE MARBLES has a villain, and he is the Scottish 7th Earl of Elgin. However, during the journey of discovery, the "hero" turns out to be Scotland.
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The story of the greatest art heist in history and the fight to undo it. In 1801, Lord Elgin took half the Parthenon. What followed was a 200 year battle between Greece and the British Empire over stolen heritage told by British p...