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Melancholia streaming

2011 Movie Germany, France, Sweden, Denmark Sci-Fi, Drama, Science Fiction 135 min FSK 12
By: Lars von Trier With: John Hurt, Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Kiefer Sutherland, Alexander Skarsgård

Downhearted Justine has decided to put the sparkle back into her life by marrying the handsome Michael in an extravagant wedding ceremony. But getting there proves a bit tricky, when the white limousine becomes stuck in the narrow lanes leading to the castle, causing the bridal pair to arrive late. A bad star is quite literally hovering over the wedding: the planet Melancholia is heading towards Earth and threatens to end all life. While Justine makes her her romantic arrangements for the inevitable end, her sister Claire, whose feet are on much firmer ground, becomes increasingly fearful. MELANCHOLIA tells the story of two contrasting sisters against the backdrop of an approaching apocalypse.

Filmium rating
77%

Festival Achievements

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

Mood

Apocalyptic
Haunting
Melancholic
Reflective

Cast & Crew

Lars von Trier
Kiefer Sutherland
Stellan Skarsgård
Charlotte Rampling
Kirsten Dunst
Alexander Skarsgård
John Hurt
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Ensemble Cast

Adaptation

Original Screenplay

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Digital Recording
Hand-Held
Handheld Camera
Improvised
Slow-Motion

Narrative Structure

Dream Sequence
Nonlinear

Pace

Contemplative
Deliberate
Slow
Slow-Paced

Soundtrack

Orchestral
Richard Wagner Prelude

Style

Artistic
Cinematic
Dramatic
Slow-Paced
Stylized
Surreal

Time-Period

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Existential Threat
Familial Tension
Family Crisis
Planet Melancholia Approaching
Psychological Distress
Psychological Struggle

Characters

Claire
Justine
Leo
Michael

Ending

Apocalyptic
Catastrophic
Destruction
Haunting
Peaceful Acceptance
Tragic

Historical Context

2011
Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Collision
Family Despair
Planet'S Trajectory
Wedding Chaos

Plot

Apocalyptic
End Of The World
Existential
Planet Collision
Sibling Relationship
Sisters' Relationship

Setting

Castle
Castle Estate
Isolated
Rural Landscape

Shooting Location

Castle Estate
Sweden

Theme

Depression
Destruction
Existential Dread
Existentialism
Human Psyche

Genre

Apocalyptic
Apocalyptic Drama
Art Film
Drama
Psychological Thriller

Audiences

Adults
Art Cinema
Art Film Enthusiasts
Film Enthusiasts

Titles

Melancholia
Melancolia
Melancolía
Melankoli
世紀末婚禮
忧郁症
멜랑콜리아

Awards

Best Actress (Dunst)
European Film Awards

Box Office Success

Moderate

Critical Reception

Metacritic 81
Positive Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes 79%

Festivals

Cannes Film Festival

Popularity

Art House Success
Cult Following

Ratings

Highly Acclaimed

Reception

Awards
Cannes Best Actress
Critical Acclaim
Masterpiece
Positive Reception

Production Countries

Denmark
France
Germany
Sweden

Release Year

2011
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