Mimi Denisi completes filming for "The Woman Behind Elgin" documentary on the Parthenon Sculptures

Filming has concluded for the documentary "The Woman Behind Elgin," which explores the Parthenon Sculptures' removal through Lady Elgin's letters. The film, based on the great-grandson's book, details the operation's setup and Lady Elgin's personal involvement and motivations. It highlights a period where cultural plunder was seen as a sign of prestige. The documentary, premiering this fall, was filmed across Greece and internationally. It combines dramatized reenactments with expert analysis and commentary from archaeologists and historians.