The World Jewish Congress recognized Mirren for her portrayal of a woman who won a legal battle against the Austrian government to reclaim five Klimt paintings.
The June 4 ruling by Judge John F. Walter of Los Angeles’ Central District Court of California stated that Spanish law applied in the case, and that the law did not require the painting’s return,
The World Jewish Congress announced that the star of the film “Woman in Gold” would receive its inaugural Recognition Award for her role in educating the public about a restitution case.