disappointment. The recent film about Gustav Klimt, with the formidable

John Malkovich in the title role, was a futile attempt to capture the

essence of this artist's life in Vienna at the turn of the 20th

century. Though the beautiful costumes and authentic interiors provided

a certain pleasure, it was not enough. The film disappeared without a

trace. A few years earlier, the abysmal movie about Modigliani starring

Andy Garcia was kindly laid to rest soon after its release...