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Melancholia (2011)

Updated: Jun 12

R | 2h 15min | 7/10 #drama #scifi

Parental Rating: R (Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.)


 
 

STORYLINE:

Melancholia (2011) explores the emotional journey of two sisters, Justine (Kirsten Dunst) and Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg), as they cope with personal and existential crises on the eve of a catastrophic event. The film begins with Justine's lavish wedding, which is marred by her deepening depression. As a rogue planet named Melancholia threatens to collide with Earth, the sisters' relationship and their inner turmoil are brought to the forefront, culminating in a visually stunning and emotionally charged climax.


STAFF REVIEW:

Melancholia (2011) is a haunting and visually arresting exploration of depression and impending doom, masterfully directed by Lars von Trier. Kirsten Dunst delivers a powerful performance as Justine, capturing the profound depths of her character's despair. The film's breathtaking cinematography and evocative score by Wagner add layers of beauty and tension to this deeply affecting narrative. It's a thought-provoking and unsettling journey into the human psyche.


CREDITS:

Director:

- Lars von Trier

Writer:

- Lars von Trier

Starring:

- Kirsten Dunst as Justine

- Charlotte Gainsbourg as Claire

- Kiefer Sutherland as John

- Alexander Skarsgård as Michael

- Brady Corbet as Tim

- Cameron Spurr as Leo

- John Hurt as Dexter

- Charlotte Rampling as Gaby

Produced by:

- Meta Louise Foldager

- Louise Vesth

Cinematography: Manuel Alberto Claro

Edited by: Molly Malene Stensgaard

Music by: Richard Wagner

Production Company:

- Zentropa

Distributed by:

- Nordisk Film (Denmark)

- Magnolia Pictures (USA)

Release date:

- May 18, 2011 (Cannes Film Festival)

- November 11, 2011 (USA)

Run Time: 2h 15min

Country:

- Denmark

- Sweden

- France

- Germany

Languages: English

Budget: $9.4 million

Box office: $15 million


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