The true story of Klimt's masterpiece, "Woman in Gold," starring Helen Mirren, is set for release

Aug 27, 2015

The film "Woman in Gold," starring Academy Award-winning actress Helen Mirren, will be released in Japan on November 27th under the new Japanese title "Woman in Gold: The Return of a Masterpiece." The poster visual has also been released. The film tells the moving true story of "Woman in Gold" (official title: Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I), a masterpiece painted by Gustav Klimt, a renowned artist of the 19th century art world, between 1907 and 2008. Maria Altmann, an 82-year-old living in the United States, files a lawsuit against the Austrian government with the help of budding lawyer Randy, seeking the return of her aunt's portrait, "Woman in Gold." The masterpiece is filled with beautiful and touching memories of Maria Altmann, whose fate was at the mercy of the Nazis, and the people around her.

The film is directed by Simon Curtis, who also directed "My Week with Marilyn" ('11), a film depicting the life of Marilyn Monroe. The lead role of Maria Altman is played by four-time Academy Award nominee Helen Mirren, who won Best Actress for "The Queen" ('06).

Other cast members include Ryan Reynolds from "You've Got to Love Me" ('09) as Randy, an aspiring lawyer, and Daniel Bruhl, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for "Rush" ('13), as an Austrian journalist trying to atone for the sins of his country and his father.

The film "Woman in Gold" will be released nationwide, including at TOHO Cinemas Chanter.
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  • Helen Mirren stars in "Woman in Gold"
  • Helen Mirren stars in "Woman in Gold"
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