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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