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2011 · 136 min · R

Melancholia

Directed by Lars von Trier · Drama, Science Fiction

Melancholia (2011) is a Drama film, directed by Lars von Trier set during the 2010s. It runs 136 minutes and is rated R.

A disaster, with a bleak and melancholic tone. Themes of madness / loss of sanity, family & loyalty, and fate & destiny run throughout.

Cinematography
Manuel Alberto Claro
Cast
Kirsten DunstCharlotte GainsbourgKiefer SutherlandAlexander SkarsgårdCameron SpurrStellan SkarsgårdJohn HurtBrady Corbet

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
Rural
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Premise
Disaster
Themes
Madness / Loss Of SanityFamily & LoyaltyFate & Destiny
Tone
BleakMelancholicSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist
Female LedEnsemble
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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