Melancholia (2011) Drama Sci-Fi
Melancholia (2011) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.73/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.1/10
Metascore: ☆ 8.1/10
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Melancholia Plot Synopsis:
On the night of her wedding, Justine (Kirsten Dunst) is struggling to be happy even though it should be the happiest day of her life. It was an extravagant wedding paid for by her sister and brother-in-law who are trying to keep the bride and all the guests in line. Meanwhile, Melancholia, a blue planet, is hurtling towards the Earth. Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg), Justine's sister, is struggling to maintain composure with fear of the impending disaster.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with Earth.
Tagline: Enjoy it while it lasts
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Melancholia Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2011 (more 2011 movies)
Box Office: $3,030,848
Awards: 36
Nominations: 95
Language: English
Country: Denmark, Sweden, France, Germany
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Melancholia Release Dates In Theaters: May 26, 2011
Producers: Bettina Brokemper, Rémi Burah, Jérôme Clément, Madeleine Ekman, Tomas Eskilsson, Peter Garde, Peter Aalbæk Jensen, Marianne Jul Hansen, Lars Jönsson, Katarina Krave, Michel Reilhac, Marianne Slot, Meta Louise Foldager Sørensen, Louise Vesth
Cinematographers: Manuel Alberto Claro
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Melancholia (2011) Cast (Click to Expand)
Melancholia Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Kirsten Dunst | ... | Justine |
| Charlotte Gainsbourg | ... | Claire |
| Alexander Skarsgård | ... | Michael |
| Brady Corbet | ... | Tim |
| Cameron Spurr | ... | Leo |
| Charlotte Rampling | ... | Gaby |
| Jesper Christensen | ... | Little Father |
| John Hurt | ... | Dexter |
| Stellan Skarsgård | ... | Jack |
| Udo Kier | ... | Wedding Planner |
| Kiefer Sutherland | ... | John |
| James Cagnard | ... | Michael''s Father |
| Deborah Fronko | ... | Michael''s Mother |
| Charlotta Miller | ... | Betty 1 |
| Claire Miller | ... | Betty 2 |
| Gary Whitaker | ... | Limo Driver |
| Katrine A. Sahlstrøm | ... | Girl with Guitar (as Katrine Acheche Sahlstrøm) |
| Christian Geisnæs | ... | Wedding Photographer |
| Stefan Cronwall | ... | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Peter Ekedahl | ... | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Kirsten Dunst (b. April 30, 1982) – Justine
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m) - Charlotte Gainsbourg (b. July 21, 1971) – Claire
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Alexander Skarsgård (b. August 25, 1976) – Michael
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 4½" (1.94 m)
Also known as: Alexander Skarsgaard | Alexander Skarsgard - Brady Corbet (b. August 17, 1988) – Tim
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Cameron Spurr – Leo
- Charlotte Rampling (b. February 5, 1946) – Gaby
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m) - Jesper Christensen (b. May 16, 1948) – Little Father
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - John Hurt, as Dexter, passed away at age 77 in East Runton, Cromer, Norfolk, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: John Hurt CBE | Sir John Hurt CBE | Sir John Hurt - Stellan Skarsgård (b. June 13, 1951) – Jack
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Stellan Skarsgard - Udo Kier (b. October 14, 1944) – Wedding Planner
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Kiefer Sutherland (b. December 21, 1966) – John
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7¾" (1.72 m)
Also known as: Keifer Sutherland - James Cagnard (b. September 10, 1943) – Michael''s Father
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Jim Cagnard - Deborah Fronko – Michael''s Mother
- Charlotta Miller – Betty 1
- Claire Miller – Betty 2
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