Mona Lisa is Missing – The Man Who Stole The Masterpiece

"This personal, somewhat quirky journey into the art world, featuring historic photos and humorous animation, is both entertaining and informative"

Named as one of the top 21 must-see arts and culture documentaries

Mona Lisa is Missing is far more than a film documenting one of history’s great mysteries; the filmmakers convey the complexities, pitfalls, and possibilities of historical research. Along the way we observe how profoundly personal one’s research can become, both in terms of the director’s connection to the subject, and also in his relationships with Vincenzo Peruggia’s family. The film reveals there is so much more behind the fantastic story of the theft of the Mona Lisa.

Mona Lisa is Missing is a perfect film for 6th-12th grade students. Hugely entertaining, it will make history come alive for students who are studying history and art.

I was really impressed with the amount of history I learned without even realizing it. When it all happened in a story and with real people, it seemed so much more interesting.