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Title: Melancholia (2011)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Kirsten Dunst | ... | Justine | |
| Charlotte Gainsbourg | ... | Claire | |
| Alexander Skarsgård | ... | Michael | |
| Brady Corbet | ... | Tim | |
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Cameron Spurr | ... | Leo |
| Charlotte Rampling | ... | Gaby | |
| Jesper Christensen | ... | Little Father | |
| John Hurt | ... | Dexter | |
| Stellan Skarsgård | ... | Jack | |
| Udo Kier | ... | Wedding Planner | |
| Kiefer Sutherland | ... | John | |
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James Cagnard | ... | Michael's Father |
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Deborah Fronko | ... | Michael's Mother |
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Charlotta Miller | ... | Betty 1 |
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Claire Miller | ... | Betty 2 |
On the night of her wedding, Justine (Kirsten Dunst) is struggling to be happy even though it should be the happiest day of her life. It was an extravagant wedding paid for by her sister and brother-in-law who are trying to keep the bride and all the guests in line. Meanwhile, Melancholia, a blue planet, is hurtling towards the Earth. Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg), Justine's sister, is struggling to maintain composure with fear of the impending disaster. Written by napierslogs
When we think about the end of the world, we usually think about the things we have always wanted to do, but never got the chance to. In whatever way it is that we wish to live our last hours on earth, whether it be by going out with close friends and relatives, or doing the things you never thought you'd do, the feelings of impending doom are the driving force behind our decisions. There have been many films lately that seek a comedic twist to something of this level (which isn't a bad thing), but what Lars Von Trier does with Melancholia is give us a beautifully orchestrated vision about the beauty that comes with the destruction of our planet as well as very realistic and often somber interactions between the characters in this film. One can't help but be mesmerized and terrified by the magnitude of Melancholia and the attention to detail, the science (dear lord!) was easy to understand and though it wasn't the focal point of the film, it was enough to offer the audience an idea as to how something like that was possible. (I would be lying if I said it didn't make me weep.) The film is separated by chapters that focus on the two sisters played by Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg and their lives before and after they found out about Melancholia. I believe that by taking the time to show us how the sisters were before the end of the world even became a possibility, we understand why they react the way they do to the news. Accepting what is to come instead of fearing it is what separates the sisters and the conversations/arguments that transpire speak a lot about the human condition and forces us to ask ourselves: What will I do with the time I have left? I watched this film about a month ago and I still think about it. It's captivating and absolutely worth your time.