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Melancholia streaming

2011 Movie Germany, France, Sweden, Denmark Sci-Fi, Drama, Science Fiction 135 min Ages 15+
By: Lars von Trier With: Charlotte Rampling, Kirsten Dunst, John Hurt, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Kiefer Sutherland

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.

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European Film Awards 2011
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European Film • European Cinematographer – Prix Carlo Di Palma • European Production Designer
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European Actress • European Screenwriter • European Editor
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Feature Film Selection
Festival de Cannes 2011
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In Competition - Feature films

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