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Melancholia

  • 2011
  • R
  • 2h 15m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
188K
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Kirsten Dunst in Melancholia (2011)
Justine (Kirsten Dunst) and Michael (Alexander Skarsgård) are celebrating their marriage at a sumptuous party in the home of her sister (Charlotte Gainsbourg) and brother-in-law (Kiefer Sutherland). Meanwhile, the planet, Melancholia, is heading towards Earth...
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Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with Earth.Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with Earth.Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with Earth.

  • Director
    • Lars von Trier
  • Writer
    • Lars von Trier
  • Stars
    • Kirsten Dunst
    • Charlotte Gainsbourg
    • Kiefer Sutherland
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    188K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,738
    7
    • Director
      • Lars von Trier
    • Writer
      • Lars von Trier
    • Stars
      • Kirsten Dunst
      • Charlotte Gainsbourg
      • Kiefer Sutherland
    • 749User reviews
    • 428Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 35 wins & 95 nominations

    Videos6

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 2:14
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    International Trailer #2
    Trailer 1:13
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    Melancholia: International Trailer #1
    Trailer 1:59
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    Melancholia
    Clip 1:35
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    "The Earth Is Evil"
    Clip 0:49
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    Kirsten Dunst
    Interview 2:53
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    Photos119

    Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Alexander Skarsgård in Melancholia (2011)
    Kirsten Dunst in Melancholia (2011)
    Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg in Melancholia (2011)
    Kiefer Sutherland in Melancholia (2011)
    Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Cameron Spurr in Melancholia (2011)
    Kirsten Dunst, Kiefer Sutherland, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Alexander Skarsgård in Melancholia (2011)
    Kirsten Dunst in Melancholia (2011)
    Kirsten Dunst, Kiefer Sutherland, and Alexander Skarsgård in Melancholia (2011)
    Lars von Trier in Melancholia (2011)
    Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Cameron Spurr in Melancholia (2011)
    Kirsten Dunst in Melancholia (2011)
    Lars von Trier in Melancholia (2011)

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    Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst
    • Justine
    Charlotte Gainsbourg
    Charlotte Gainsbourg
    • Claire
    Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland
    • John
    Alexander Skarsgård
    Alexander Skarsgård
    • Michael
    Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet
    • Tim
    Cameron Spurr
    • Leo
    Charlotte Rampling
    Charlotte Rampling
    • Gaby
    Jesper Christensen
    Jesper Christensen
    • Little Father
    John Hurt
    John Hurt
    • Dexter
    Stellan Skarsgård
    Stellan Skarsgård
    • Jack
    Udo Kier
    Udo Kier
    • Wedding Planner
    James Cagnard
    • Michael's Father
    Deborah Fronko
    • Michael's Mother
    Charlotta Miller
    • Betty 1
    Claire Miller
    • Betty 2
    Gary Whitaker
    • Limo Driver
    Katrine A. Sahlstrøm
    • Girl with Guitar
    • (as Katrine Acheche Sahlstrøm)
    Christian Geisnæs
    • Wedding Photographer
    • Director
      • Lars von Trier
    • Writer
      • Lars von Trier
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The image of Justine (Kirsten Dunst) floating down the stream with her bouquet was inspired by John Everett Millais' 1852 painting "Ophelia."
    • Goofs
      One cannot view the same constellation (Scorpius) at the same location in the celestial sky from late evening to early morning due to the Earth's rotation.
    • Quotes

      Justine: I smile and smile and smile...

    • Connections
      Edited from Journey in Classic Era (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Excerpts from Tristan und Isolde
      Music: Richard Wagner

      Orchestra: The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra (as The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra)

      Conductor: Richard Hein

      Recorder: Jan Holzner

      Solo cello: Henrik Dam Thomsen

      Arrangements by Kristian Eidnes Andersen

    User reviews749

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    9/10
    I have never wished for a collision with another planet, until I watched this film
    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.
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    • Aug 21, 2013

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 26, 2011 (Denmark)
    • Countries of origin
      • Denmark
      • Sweden
      • France
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Melancholia: Ngày Tận Thế
    • Filming locations
      • Tjolöholm Castle, Fjärås, Sweden(Castle exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • Zentropa Entertainments
      • Memfis Film
      • Zentropa International Sweden
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,400,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,030,848
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $257,174
      • Nov 13, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,498,887
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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