2000 · 97 min · R

The Virgin Suicides

Name: The Virgin Suicides
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2000
Duration: 97 min
Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Josh Hartnett, James Woods, Kathleen Turner, Michael Paré

Directed by Sofia Coppola · Drama, Romance

The Virgin Suicides (2000) is a Drama film, directed by Sofia Coppola set in Michigan during the 1970s. It runs 97 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of memory & nostalgia, isolation, and coming of age play out through frame narrative.

Composer

Jean-Benoît DunckelNicolas Godin

Cinematography

Edward Lachman

Cast

Kirsten DunstJosh HartnettJames WoodsKathleen TurnerMichael ParéA.J. CookHanna HallLeslie Hayman

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Michigan

Setting

Suburban

When

1970s

Premise & themes

Themes

Memory & Nostalgia Isolation Coming Of Age

Structure

Frame Narrative

Tone

MelancholicNostalgicBleak

Shape

Protagonist

EnsembleChild Lead

Pacing

Slow Burn

Based on

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1959
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The Virgin Suicides

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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