February 24, 2010
Pierce Brosnan supports the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece
Actor Pierce Brosnan has been in Athens as publicity for his latest film. Whilst doing a television interview, he was asked about the Parthenon Sculptures & expressed his support for their return.
Interviewer: I have a question about the Parthenon Marbles which are now in the British Museum
Pierce: The Elgin Marbles?
Interviewer: The Parthenon, as we say…
Pierce: The Parthenon. They Should come back. They should come back. Sure. You should have them. They’re yours.
- Lord Elgin & some stones of no value : July 4, 2009
- Death of Jules Dassin, Long term supporter of the Parthenon Marbles Reunification : March 31, 2008
- President Papoulias briefed on campaign to return Elgin Marbles : November 19, 2005
- Jules Dassin dies at ninety six : March 31, 2008
- Greece to allow filming on Acropolis : September 19, 2006
- Tschumi to lecture at Royal C0llege of Art : January 22, 2008
- Martin Clunes to star in drama about cultural artefact restitution : August 16, 2006
- Mary Beard gives her views on the Elgin Marbles : January 6, 2010