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Melancholia

English • 2h 16m

Director

Lars von Trier

Drama Science Fiction

Synopsis

Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with Earth.

Credits

Crew

DirectorLars von Trier

WriterLars von Trier

CinematographerManuel Alberto Claro

EditorMolly Malene Stensgaard

ProducerLouise Vesth, Meta Louise Foldager Sørensen

Cast

Kirsten Dunstas Justine

Charlotte Gainsbourgas Claire

Kiefer Sutherlandas John

Alexander Skarsgårdas Michael

as Leo

Stellan Skarsgårdas Jack

John Hurtas Dexter

Brady Corbetas Tim

Jesper Christensenas Little Father

Charlotte Ramplingas Gaby

Udo Kieras Wedding Planner

James Cagnardas Michael's Father

Deborah Fronkoas Michael's Mother

Charlotta Milleras Betty 1

Claire Milleras Betty 2

Gary Whitakeras Limo Driver

Katrine A. Sahlstrømas Girl with Guitar

Christian Geisnæsas Wedding Photographer