description Monsieur Klein Overview
Monsieur Klein, directed by Joseph Losey, portrays an incident during World War II in occupied France. The film centers on a Parisian art dealer falsely identified as a Jewish man named Klein, leading to persecution. He struggles to establish his identity amidst escalating wartime paranoia and danger.
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info Monsieur Klein Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1976 |
help Monsieur Klein FAQ
Who directed Monsieur Klein and who stars in it?
Monsieur Klein was directed by Joseph Losey and stars Alain Delon as Robert Klein, a wealthy Catholic art dealer in Nazi-occupied Paris. The 1976 film won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival and is considered one of Losey's most acclaimed works.
What is Monsieur Klein about?
Set in Vichy France during World War II, the film follows a Catholic art dealer who discovers that another person named 'Klein'—a Jewish man—has been using his identity to avoid persecution. As he tries to track down this other Klein to clear his name, he becomes ensnared in the regime's anti-Jewish bureaucracy.
Is Monsieur Klein based on a true story?
Monsieur Klein is a work of fiction, though it is deeply grounded in the historical reality of Vichy France's anti-Semitic laws and the bureaucratic machinery of persecution during World War II. The screenplay was co-written by Franco Solinas, known for his work on 'The Battle of Algiers.'
Where can I stream or watch Monsieur Klein?
Monsieur Klein has been made available through the Criterion Collection, which released it on Blu-ray and DVD. Streaming availability varies by region, so checking the Criterion Channel or local art-house cinema schedules is the best way to find current access.
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