Klimt

The film "Klimt" is a 2006 biographical drama that explores the life of Austrian painter Gustav Klimt (1862–1918), played by John Malkovich. The movie is presented in a non-linear format, consisting of nearly two dozen vignettes from Klimt's life visualized by him as he undergoes mercury treatment for syphilis in his late years. As Klimt navigates his artistic career and personal relationships, the film features a range of characters, including fellow artist Egon Schiele (Nikolai Kinski) and models like Mia (Saffron Burrows), whose lives are intertwined with Klimt's own.