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, grief & loss, and isolation play out through multiple perspectives.
Cinematography
Manuel Alberto Claro
Cast
Kirsten DunstCharlotte GainsbourgKiefer SutherlandAlexander SkarsgårdCameron SpurrStellan SkarsgårdJohn HurtBrady Corbet
The world of this film
Premise & themes
Premise
Themes
Madness / Loss Of SanityGrief & LossIsolation
Structure
Multiple Perspectives
Tone
BleakMelancholicContemplative
Shape
Protagonist
Two HanderFemale Led
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction
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