Directed by:
Jane Chablani

Starring:
Maria Altmann
Michael J. Bazyler
Hubertus Czernin

Stealing Klimt

Drama
92 minutes, English

Screenings
Sunday, February 21st, 2010 3:00 PM | | Harkins Camelview 5
*Guest Speakers: Ira M. Schwartz & Jay M. Polk

Thursday, February 25th, 2010 7:00 PM* | Harkins Chandler Crossroads 12
*Short Film: Toyland | A short film by Jochen Alexander Freydank

STEALING KLIMT is the story of the recent struggle by Maria Altmann, a beautiful and elegant 90-year-old, to recover five Gustav Klimt original paintings stolen from her family by the Nazis in 1938. The paintings, including the famous portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer, had been hanging in the Austrian National Gallery.

This David and Goliath story chronicles Maria's early life in glittering fin-de-siecle Vienna, her dramatic escape from Nazi terror, and her courageous fight to recover the five Klimts against all odds. Maria's fight eventually takes her to the U. S. Supreme Court, and pits her not just against Austria, but against the Bush Administration. The film chronicles the years of legal battles and determination of Maria to regain her family ’s treasures.

Please note the films shown at the GPJFF are not rated. Parental discretion advised.