The Monuments Men
| Year | 2014 |
| Starring | Bill Murray, Bob Balaban, Cate Blanchett, George Clooney, Hugh Bonneville, Jean Dujardin, John Goodman, Matt Damon |
| Director(s) | George Clooney |
| Rating | PG-13 |
| Genre(s) | Action, Biography, Drama |
| Runtime | 118 mins |
| Producer(s) | Barabara A. Hall, Charlie Woebcken, Christoph Fisser, George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Henning Mofenter |
| Editor(s) | Stephen Mirrione |
| Writer(s) | George Clooney, Grant Heslov |
“Our jury was captivated by the story and history behind ‘The Monuments Men,’” said Tim Irwin, Heartland’s artistic director. “The film shines a spotlight on an overlooked piece of history, and shows the importance of art in both our culture and collective past. This film will inspire, educate and engage audiences.”
Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, “The Monuments Men” is an action drama focusing on seven over-the-hill, out-of-shape museum directors, artists, architects, curators, and art historians who went to the front lines of WWII to rescue the world’s artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their rightful owners. With the art hidden behind enemy lines, how could these guys hope to succeed? But as the Monuments Men found themselves in a race against time to avoid the destruction of 1,000 years of culture, they would risk their lives to protect and defend mankind’s greatest achievements. From director George Clooney, the film stars George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John Goodman, Jean Dujardin, Bob Balaban, Hugh Bonneville, and Cate Blanchett. The screenplay is by George Clooney & Grant Heslov, based on the book by Robert M. Edsel with Bret Witter. Produced by Grant Heslov and George Clooney.