Melancholia

Melancholia is a 2011 drama/sci-fi film written and directed by Lars von Trier. "Justine and Michael are celebrating their marriage at a sumptuous party in the home of her sister and brother-in-law. Meanwhile, the planet, Melancholia, is heading towards Earth..." Quoting the synopsis from the 2011 Cannes Film Festival Site.

Initial release date:

  • May 18, 2011

Directed by:

Rating:

14A (Canada)

Runtime:

  • 2 h 16 min

Screenplay by:

Also known as:

  • Melancholia,
  • Меланхолия,
  • Melancolía,
  • Melancolia,
  • Меланхолiя,
  • Melancholija,
  • Melanholija,
  • Melanhoolia,
  • Melankólia,
  • Melankolija,
  • Melankoli

Film

Directed by

Lars von Trier

Lars von Trier (Danish pronunciation: [ˈlɑːs fʌn ˈtʁiːˀɐ]; born Lars Trier; 30 April 1956) is a Danish film director and screenwriter. He is closely associated with the Dogme 95 collective – an avant-garde filmmaking movement – although his own films have taken a variety of approaches. His work has...

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Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film regional debut venue
  • Nov 11, 2011
  • Dec 1, 2011
  • Jul 7, 2011
  • Jul 13, 2011
  • Dec 2, 2011
  • Aug 5, 2011
  • Aug 12, 2011
  • Jan 13, 2012
  • Aug 20, 2011
  • Sep 30, 2011
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Runtime:

  • 2 h 16 min

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Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 52,500,000

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Awards

Cannes Best Actress Award Winners

Independent Spirit Award for Best Foreign Film Nominees

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