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About this movie

Genres:
Drama
Language:
English
Running time:
2:15:26
Partner rating:
NO RATING
Released:
Quality:
480 (DVD equivalent)

Cast & Crew

Cast

  1. Kirsten Dunst Justine
  2. Charlotte Gainsbourg Claire
  3. Kiefer Sutherland John
  4. Alexander Skarsgård Michael
  5. John Hurt Dexter
  6. Charlotte Rampling Gaby
  7. Stellan Skarsgård Jack
  8. Udo Kier Wedding Planner
  9. Brady Corbet Tim
  10. Jesper Christensen Little Father

Directors

  1. Lars von Trier

Producers

  1. Meta Louise Foldager
  2. Louise Vesth
  3. Louise Vesthe

Writers

  1. Lars von Trier

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Melancholia

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Lars Von Trier's Melancholia, a meditation on depression and the end of the world, stars Kirsten Dunst as an emotionally troubled newlywed named Justine, whose sister Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg) throws her a lavish wedding party. While her lack of emotional stability begins to take a toll on Justine's new marriage as well as the party -- and old wounds are exposed -- Claire's wealthy husband John (Kiefer Sutherland) also knows a great deal a... Lars Von Trier's Melancholia, a meditation on depression and the end of the world, stars Kirsten Dunst as an emotionally troubled newlywed named Justine, whose sister Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg) throws her a lavish wedding party. While her lack of emotional stability begins to take a toll on Justine's new marriage as well as the party -- and old wounds are exposed -- Claire's wealthy husband John (Kiefer Sutherland) also knows a great deal about a planet that is on a possible collision course with Earth, further muddying the waters. The second half of the movie focuses on Claire, who ends up taking her sister in after the marriage collapses, and also begins to fear that John is hiding apocalyptically bad news. John Hurt and Charlotte Rampling co-star. Melancholia screened at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival.

Reviews by Rotten Tomatoes

Scored 'fresh' by Rotten Tomatoes

77%Tomatometer score: 77% positive reviews from professional critics.

percent positive reviews

  1. Positive review
    Ed Gibbs, The Sun Herald Melancholia clearly showcases Kirsten Dunst as a bona fide force of nature: something that's been hitherto overlooked or ignored. For that alone, it gets my vote. Full review External link
  2. Positive review
    Andrew L. Urban, Urban Cinefile some gargoyle-like version of German romanticism or a chick flick ... maybe ... both Full review External link
  3. Negative review
    Louise Keller, Urban Cinefile Occasionally gripping, at times fascinating and often just plain dull, this terminally long and episodic drama with sci-fi overtones is a curious work Full review External link
  4. Negative review
    David Stratton, At the Movies (Australia) Ambitious but very flawed. Full review External link
  5. Positive review
    Margaret Pomeranz, At the Movies (Australia) I found the film magnificent. Full review External link
  6. Positive review
    Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic "Melancholia" is a hauntingly beautiful meditation on depression that is as likely to exasperate as many people as it moves. Full review External link
  7. Negative review
    Joe Baltake, Passionate Moviegoer von Trier's 'Melancholia': Bad 'art.' Full review External link

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    Lars Von Trier Cannes interview on Melancholia

    Lars Von Trier talks about his film, Melancholia, at the Cannes Film Festival.

    by TheCelebFactory
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    Kirsten Dunst Talks Melancholia

    On working with Lars Von Trier & facing the end of the world. It's a film about a wedding, a breakdown - and the end of the world. It's another Lars Von Tri...

    by Empiremagazine
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    Hollywood Dailies - What is Melancholia?

    Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg talk about their new movie For more news, interviews, showtimes, clips, and trailers go to: http://www.reelz.com/ Co...

    by ReelzChannel
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    Melancholia reviewed by Mark Kermode

    A depressive bride-to-be prepares for her wedding day, convinced her inevitable demise is related to a mysterious planet threatening to collide with Earth.

    by kermodeandmayo
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