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Melancholia [video recording (DVD)] / Magnolia Pictures ; Zentropa Entertainments7 Aps ; written and directed by Lars von Trier ; produced by Meta Louise Foldager, Louise Vesth.

Summary:

In this beautifully filmed movie about the end of the world, Justine and Michael are celebrating their marriage at a sumptuous party in the home of her sister Claire and brother-in-law John. A planet called Melancholia is heading directly towards Earth and threatening to collide. Meanwhile, tensions are mounting and relationships are fraying as the family deals with their fears.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 video disc (135 min.) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inch disc.
  • Edition: Wide screen edition.
  • Publisher: Los Angeles, CA : Magnolia Home Entertainment, p2012, c2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:
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Originally produced as a motion picture in 2011.
Special features: about Melancholia; the universe; the visual style; visual effects; HDNet--a look at Melancholia.
Restrictions on Access Note:
LICENSED FOR HOME USE ONLY
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Manuel Alberto Claro ; editor, Molly Malene Stensgaard ; visual effects supervisor, Peter Hjorth.
Participant or Performer Note:
CAST : Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Alexander Skarsgård, Kiefer Sutherland, Brady Corbet, Cameron Spurr, Charlotte Rampling, Jesper Christensen, John Hurt.
Target Audience Note:
PARENTAL ACCOMPANIMENT - 14A - NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN - ADVERSE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT - NUDITY
System Details Note:
DVD; NTSC; region 1; wide screen (2.35:1); Dolby digital.
Language Note:
In English; with optional Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
Awards Note:
National Society of Film Critics Awards, Best Film, Best Actress, 2012; Festival de Cannes, Best Actress Award (Kirsten Dunst).
Subject: Planets > Drama.
Collisions (Astrophysics) > Drama.
Natural disasters > Drama.
DVD 5972

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Sechelt/Gibsons. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Gibsons Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Gibsons Public Library DVD FIC M (Text) 30886000811881 DVD Volume hold Available -


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