A holocaust survivor sues the Government of Austria for the return of a renowned family portrait which the Nazi wartime occupiers had appropriated.
Knowing that 'Woman in Gold' is based on actual events gives this well trodden tale of a David and Goliath battle for justice some fresh interest. The film is not expectational but the performances are reliable; especially from the ever watchable Helen Mirren.
An indirect Australian reference in the film gave a hoary old joke a moment of gleeful new life.
★★★1/2
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