Klimt
The lavishly erotic paintings of Gustav Klimt were the subject of great controversy and scandal in Austria at the turn of the 20th century. Amidst the opulence and decadence of Vienna, Klimt depicts the most productive and tumultuous period of the artist's life. From his passionate, hedonistic affair with the notorious French dancer Lea de Castro, to his battle with an oppressive government for control of his work, Klimt, as performed by John Malkovich and directed by award winning filmmaker Raul Ruiz, is a feverish and sensual homage to a man who insisted on living life as he painted it.
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Interesting, but - ktscarlett
Visually beautiful, the film's main strength. Too often surreal to the point of stupidity. Too many anachronisms -- don't know whether they were intentional or not, but seeing a moderne style couch in a 1900 parlor seems stupid to me. Not a chronological telling of the artist's life story. I would have been more interested in finding out more about such mundane details as Klimt's career -- what were his influences, how he dealt with scandal, how did the Vienna Secession come about, etc. -- and much less on the speculation on his sexual escapades that this film is mostly about. Someone else should do a better film about this influential man.Don't bother ... - Pinkotechie
According to director Raoul Ruiz, this film is "a merry-go-round of fragmented memories, a play with mirrors". In other words, it lacks a plot or even a coherent theme. If you want to learn more about Gustav Klimt and/or be entertained, you are better off finding a book.
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Interesting, but - ktscarlett
Visually beautiful, the film's main strength. Too often surreal to the point of stupidity. Too many anachronisms -- don't know whether they were intentional or not, but seeing a moderne style couch in a 1900 parlor seems stupid to me. Not a chronological telling ...Don't bother ... - Pinkotechie
According to director Raoul Ruiz, this film is "a merry-go-round of fragmented memories, a play with mirrors". In other words, it lacks a plot or even a coherent theme. If you want to learn more about Gustav Klimt and/or be entertained, you are better off ...