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If you approach this film as a believer, you will likely find that it enriches your experience of the season.

Open as he was to manifold artistic influences, Whistler makes a fine subject through whom to explore the late 1800s and the changing society of the US and Europe.

A succession of other artworks and treasures are explored in telling this complex tale.

The scripting is loose and Albertine - best known as the former guitarist with punk group The Slits - and real-life conceptual artist Gillick have the rawness that comes with first-time acting.

What this does that’s new is bring an expert understanding to the direct analysis of her work.

Klimt’s influences were numerous and widespread. It would be impossible to do them all justice here (there is quite enough material for a series), but Ray does her best.

Even if you’re able to see the Ashmolean exhibition in person, it’s well worth catching this film as well.

More than one participant here talks about the sense of voyeurism which these paintings create – the idea that one is witnessing moments not meant for the public gaze.