Klimt’s (John Malkovich) kaleidoscopic paintings are a fascinating combination of sensuality, expressiveness and passion – and, like his own life, mirror his obsession with women. Far ahead of his time, he was celebrated in Paris and damned at home in Vienna as a provocateur. Klimt lived his life like he painted it. His models were his muses and these love affairs bore approximately 30 children. The film centers on Klimt’s struggle for artistic freedom and his passion for Lea de Castro (Saffron Burrows), a French dancer and actress, who becomes his muse and the personification of his carnal desires. Klimt also covers his lifelong but platonic friendship with Emilie Floge (Veronica Ferres) and close bond with fellow Austrian artist Egon Schiele (Nikolai Kinski).

Klimt

Name: Klimt
Released: 2007-06-22
Duration: 95
Rating: 29

NR 1 hr 35 min

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How long is Klimt?: Klimt is 1 hr 35 min long.

Who directed Klimt?: Raúl Ruiz

What is Klimt about?: Klimt’s (John Malkovich) kaleidoscopic paintings are a fascinating combination of sensuality, expressiveness and passion – and, like his own life, mirror his obsession with women. Far ahead of his time, he was celebrated in Paris and damned at home in Vienna as a provocateur. Klimt lived his life like he painted it. His models were his muses and these love affairs bore approximately 30 children. The film centers on Klimt’s struggle for artistic freedom and his passion for Lea de Castro (Saffron Burrows), a French dancer and actress, who becomes his muse and the personification of his carnal desires. Klimt also covers his lifelong but platonic friendship with Emilie Floge (Veronica Ferres) and close bond with fellow Austrian artist Egon Schiele (Nikolai Kinski).