Melancholia [video recording (DVD)] / Magnolia Pictures ; Zentropa Entertainments7 Aps ; written and directed by Lars von Trier ; produced by Meta Louise Foldager, Louise Vesth.
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: | local 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). |
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Subject: | Planets > Drama. Collisions (Astrophysics) > Drama. Natural disasters > Drama. DVD 5972 |
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Gibsons Public Library | DVD FIC M (Text) | 30886000811881 | DVD | Volume hold | Available | - |