Monsieur Klein (1976)

7.5PG123 minDirector: Joseph Losey

1976 film directed by Joseph Losey

Monsieur Klein (English: "Mr. Klein") is a 1976 mystery drama film directed by Joseph Losey, produced by and starring Alain Delon in the title role. Set in occupied France, the Kafkaesque narrative follows an apparently Gentile Parisian art dealer who is seemingly mistaken for a Jewish man of the same name and targeted in the Holocaust, unable to prove his identity.

The film is a French and Italian co-production, and premiered at the 1976 Cannes Film Festival. It received widespread acclaim from critics and won three César Awards; Best Film, Best Director (Joseph Losey), and Best Production Design (Alexandre Trauner). Alain Delon was nominated for Best Actor.

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What is Monsieur Klein about?
Monsieur Klein (1976) — Paris, 1942. Robert Klein cannot find any fault with the state of affairs in German-occupied France. He has a well-furnished flat, a mistress, and business is booming. Jews facing discrimination because of laws enacted by the French government are desperate to sell valuable works
Is Monsieur Klein based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Monsieur Klein scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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