Update: This giveaway is closed.
Available on July 7th, Academy Award winner Helen Mirren stars in Woman in Gold, the incredible story of a Jewish refugee who was forced to flee Vienna during World War II, and the paintings that were left behind.
When I saw Woman in Gold early this year, I was spellbound. The film had a poignant intensity about a particular time in history and it’s a story that demanded to be told.
In the film, Mirren plays Maria Altmann, a Viennese-born resident of Los Angeles, who in 1998 battled the Austrian authorities for ownership of the eponymous Klimt painting, stolen from her Jewish family by the Nazis. Altmann had lived in California since fleeing Europe with her husband during World War II when the death of her sister brought documents to light concerning a number of Klimt paintings and other valuables looted by the Nazis from the home of her well-heeled Viennese family.
One of the Klimts had special significance to her. An electric masterwork richly embellished with gold leaf, it depicted her beloved aunt, Adele Bloch-Bauer, who had lived with the Altmanns until her untimely death from meningitis at age 43, and was virtually a second mother to Maria and her sister. Hanging in the Belvedere Palace since the war, the painting had come to be regarded as Austria’s “Mona Lisa,” while the museum had conveniently buried the paperwork concerning its provenance.
If you want to know who won the case, you must see the film.
I’m giving away:
WOMAN IN GOLD Blu-ray
$50 Visa Gift Card to mark your moments in history
To win, just comment below and tell me a story of a personal hero.
For an additional entry, tweet this:
I entered to win #WomanInGold Blu-ray + $50 Visa card via @hollychronicles! http://bit.ly/1J1yqFY
Winner will be selected randomly. This giveaway will end on Monday, July 13th at 9am EST. Winner will be posted here, on the Culture Mom Facebook page and via email and will have 24 hours to accept their prize. Prize pack value: $84.99.
Disclosure: I was not compensated to write this post the same prize to facilitate the post. Giveaway is courtesy of WOMAN IN GOLD.
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My mom is my personal hero – she was the real example of how to be selfless and kind even on her deathbed.. she was taken 3 years ago at age 55 from breast cancer.
my dad is my hero – he taught me SO much when I was little, and he still teaches me stuff everyday and I can call him whenever I need help
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/trrg12/status/620577946172928000
My personal hero is my mother. She battled several health issues throughout her life. She was then diagnosed with a rare incurable disease and became extremely sick. I never once heard her complain. Such a strong woman.
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My dad is my hero because he is the hardest worker I know.
My personal hero is m dad who dies for his country.
I tweeted the giveaway
https://twitter.com/Harzich/status/620329589487833088
My mom is my hero! She helps me anytime I need help and always has my back!
My husband is my personal hero. He battled cancer in an incredibly strong way.
My story is about an aquaintence named Vanna who cares for feral cats on a daily basis spending her pwn money that comes to thousands and thousands of dollars a year to help these poor abandoned creatures.
My husband’s grandmom is one of my role models, especially when it comes to the positive aspects of aging. She is in her 70’s, does whatever she wants and asks permission from no one. She has multiple degrees, has spear-headed charities, opened businesses and directed productions. And somehow, her lipstick never fades!
tweeted: https://twitter.com/tinawoo21/status/619811081649655808
Julia Child has always been a hero of mine. She didn’t start cooking until later in life, and never ever changed who she was to fit what other people thought.
My mom is my personal hero. She is always doing things to help others and help her community. I became a social worker because I was inspired by her.
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jenannhayden at yahoo dot com
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/619586602810122240
I would say my grandmother, she became a single mom in the early 1970s when my grandfather died and was raising her three younger children, as well as her sister’s kids when he was alive and my aunt’s two daughters (she was a teen mom). She was a mother of nine children and worked in a tobacco factory and in a store to take care of her dependents and never complained or made a big deal about this and went to church every Sunday even when she was going through chemotherapy until she passed away
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Tweeted – https://twitter.com/susitravl/status/619584149297324032
My hairdresser and friend, Amber. Kicking cancer’s A$$ and will never give up. Love that girl!
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https://twitter.com/aes529/status/619294878686580736
My personal hero is my grandma. She raised four kids, came over to america by herself when she was a teenager and worked two jobs.
I shared on Twitter: https://twitter.com/seabattle2/status/619256631767863296
My husband is one of my personal heroes. At almost 30 he decided he wanted to join the military and wanted to be in special operations. Not an easy feat for some 18 year olds, let alone an almost 30 year old. But he went through all the training and made it through the rigorous schools. He deployed three times before he got out and is now in law enforcement. Still protecting and serving.
My grandfather is my personal hero. He taught me what family really is about, to love unconditionally. You dont need to have money but when you have family, you have everything in the world. He was a fighter pilot in WWII and saw so many awful things, yet he was so strong and I just cant put into words how amazing he was. Everything we are is because of him!! What he did for all of us
My mom is my hero she raised me right and taught me so much! She is one of the most caring people I know!, generous, kind loving and can make anyone laugh.
My mom is my hero she grew up with nothing. Works so very hard to give us everything she didn’t have. She truly is my hero
https://twitter.com/JBeard25/status/618844944883687424
My grandma is my hero! She has been through a lot in her life, but has always kept a positive attitude and a love for learning new things.
I tweeted. https://twitter.com/HiddenDarkness4/status/618843690040168448
My dad was my hero. He fought hard and always smiled through the pain. He could make anyone laugh. It’s been almost 2 years now, and I miss him every day.
My dad is my hero. He was always there for me and was the most patient person I have ever meet. I miss him very much.
https://twitter.com/cmgyahoo/status/618606284351275008
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/MunchTalks/status/618598374628003840
My aunt who has stayed strong and joyful through my uncle’s cancer.
My friend who has adopted two children, one with special needs, and is a total rockstar.
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/freebiequeen15/status/618558225810481152
My mom is my hero! She has been my biggest supporter my whole life and I know she has given up a lot to be there for me
My Great Grandmother was my personal hero. She traveled in a covered wagon across the mid-west with the early settlers of the Mormon church and at 100 years old could still recall the trip. She had such amazing work ethic and was the kindest person I’ve ever met to this day.
https://twitter.com/BWallace1980/status/618552694341529600
Tweet 7/7/15 @BWallace1980
My dad is my personal hero. He died when I was 10. He made sure that my family had enough money for my mom to raise me before he died. Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win.
My grandpa is my hero. He’s an amazing man; kind, hard working, giving, thoughtful, family-oriented, and the kind of the person you hope to be 50 years from now.
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/LuvMyHubz/status/618521802239643648
My mom was my personal hero! She showed her 3 girls courage even when ill.
https://twitter.com/Momlovesl/status/618500058208714752
My dad is my hero. He grew up in a big family without a whole lot and he worked hard to be successful and provide us a great life
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/618482365728444417
My cousin is my hero. She always encourages me and supports me in any way that she can to help me achieve my dreams.
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https://twitter.com/CbytheSea5/status/618477450842865664
Mu husband is my personal hero. He has been the strength in our family since I met him at first supporting just me but then later our children and now grandchildren. He’s my rock.
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/juancicc0ne/status/618458997952122880
My personal hero is my friend, Vanessa. I went through a really traumatic experience a couple of months ago– I was raped. I didn’t know what to do and nobody was answering their phones. At that point, I hadn’t talked to Vanessa in months. We met because her ex-best friend was one of my close friends and so we would only hang out when we were with our mutual friend, but ever since their friendship fell apart, I hadn’t really seen or heard from her. I was in too much shock to be embarrassed because it had been so long since we talked, so I called her and she was on her way to work. I was hysterical and crying, but she literally called off work, came to my house to pick me up and drive me to the hospital to get checked. She stayed with me the entire day and kept reassuring me that everything was going to be alright and that it wasn’t my fault. She was there with me when I had to tell my mom what happened, which was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Thinking about it as I write this just makes me appreciate everything she did for me all the more. If win this prize, I would like to use the Visa gift card on a dinner for her, since it was her birthday this past weekend. She’s such an incredible, selfless, understanding, and caring person. I don’t know what I would’ve done without her. Thank you for the opportunity to share! I hope my entry is considered.
My husband is my hero because he is always there for me
@randigoblue
My stepbrother who fought a courageous battle with a rare childhood cancer at the age of 23.
Tweet-https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/618399573724127232
My Dad is my personal hero because he raised 8 kids as the sole supporter of the family, and worked really hard to make sure that we all were healthy, happy and taken care of. I have so many happy times that I have spent with my Dad, and continue to spend time with him and do lots of fun stuff together.
https://twitter.com/RayrayCrisman/status/618391593842704385
here is my tweet. Thanks and have a great week everyone.
My sister is a personal hero of mine. A few years ago she fought off a rapist who broke into my house and he was caught because of her. She is supporting her family right now financially and still manages to be the best mother I have ever known. No matter what has happened she is always the voice of reason and always on the positive side.
tweet https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/618382206776377344
By far my mom is my personal hero. She is the most hard working, unselfish person I know!
my tweet https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/618349865102217216
jslbrown2009 at aol dot com
my aunt is my personal hero; beat the odds for cancer and is a fantastic role model for women.
jslbrown2009 at aol dot com
I’ve wanted to see this movie since it came out, but my husband’s back bak prevents us from sitting in bad theater seats. I can’t wait to see it.
My hero is in several people – mostly women who valiantly dealt with adversity in their lives to find a way to use that to do good deeds in the world. They are my role model and ones I strive to be like and I hope to make them proud.
I also tweeted your tweet.
Tweeted here: https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/618337716841807872
My personal hero is my dad, he had sacrificed a lot for me to get where i am at. So happy to call him my dad!
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https://twitter.com/cshell202/status/618334440167600128
cshell090869 at aol dot com
tweeted as my additional entry https://twitter.com/neiddy_ruiz/status/618334415509303297
My grandmother is my hero. She was such a loving selfless person. She was always helping others. My mom was a single mother of 4 and my grandma was always making sure we had what we needed and worked so hard.
https://twitter.com/LAMusing/status/618334154552283136
My mom is my hero – she went through cancer treatments in her late 70’s and did it with no complaints. By the way – she beat it. Which is not a testament to strength, but rather luck. But she was a trooper and I admire her.
My husband is my hero, my life changed when I met him. Thanks to him I am born again in Christ.
I tweeted https://twitter.com/kraftmaking/status/618267241939767297
My husband is my hero, he is caring and responsible, also supports our family by working hard.
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https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/618253298563457024
My mom is my hero, she is a cancer survivor and always remains optimistic and positive.
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https://twitter.com/JenniferCNP/status/618250510072737793
My mother is my hero. She has taught me to be a hard worker and to not give up.
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https://twitter.com/jwatson50/status/618237043068567553
My mother is my hero. She started her own business in the 60s and was such a hard worker and set a great example for my sisters and I. She also took wonderful care of us and always made family come first.
tweeted
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/618236212889780224
I have a friend who always gets up no matter what life throws at her! She is very resourceful.
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/618233940172800000
My husband is my hero. He rescued me from a bad childhood.
My daughters are my heroes. They were doing everything possible to help me during the last days of my husband life.
I tweeted:
https://twitter.com/gigig99/status/618227511160385536
My dad is my hero. He passed away less than a year ago. He brought his family to America, worked 2 full time jobs, and is someone I was always proud to call my dad.
My hero is my grandmother who barely finished elementary third grade. She became the best steamstress by teaching herself.
Tweeted – https://twitter.com/amyorvin/status/618224353038237696
Sorry. That tweet is wrong. Here’s the correct one: https://twitter.com/amyorvin/status/618231382360330240
My mom is my personal hero! She is so caring and giving. She loves to help people and animals in need. She is very selfless and understanding. I truly trust my mom. She is one in a million!
You won! Congrats.