Nymphomaniac

Nymphomaniac tell the story of one woman’s wild adventures from birth to age 50. When Seligman (Stellan Skarsgard) finds Joe (Charlotte Gainsbourg) beaten and abandoned in an alleyway, he brings her home and tends to her wounds. While he takes care of her, Joe begins to recount her life story, in great detail and with many branching associations. A self-described nymphomaniac, Joe has had a wild life indeed, filled with adventure, pleasure, and pain.

Following Antichrist and Melancholia, Nymphomaniac forms the final part of Lars von Trier’s “trilogy of depression.” “The movie is what you think it is,” explains actor Shia LeBeouf. “There’s a disclaimer at the top of the script that basically says we’re doing it for real.” Featuring unsimulated sex acts and other stunts, Nymphomaniac pushes the envelope of what’s accepted in modern cinema.

Written and directed by Lars von Trier, Nymphomaniac will be released later in 2013 (exact date to be announced. This Magnolia Pictures drama also stars Stacy Martin, Jamie Bell, Christian Slater, Uma Thurman, Willem Dafoe, Connie Nielsen, Mia Goth, Udo Kier, Jean-Marc Barr, Caroline Goodall, Kate Ashfield, Saskia Reeves, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Hugo Speer, Felicity Gilbert, Michaël Pas, Jesper Christensen, Jens Albinus, Nicolas Bro, Cyron Melville, Shanti Roney, Omar Shargawi, Tania Carlin, Severin von Hoensbroech, and Peter Gilbert Cotton.

Melancholia

Melancholia, a 2011 film written and directed by world-renown director Lars von Trier, has taken theaters in Denmark, the U.K., Germany and Italy by storm as Trier’s unique cinematography  has captivated audiences worldwide.  Influenced by Trier’s own personal experiences with his therapist, the story takes many directions throughout the duration of the film.

The film takes place in two parts, each part titled by the name of one of the two sisters, Justine (Charlotte Gainsbourg) and Claire (Kirsten Dunst).  In part one, “Justine”, Claire and her new husband are at their mansion on their wedding night, celebrating in lavish style with family and friends.  A detached Justine finds herself disconnected with her husband and disappears in the woods, only to commit a terrible sin.

In the latter part, “Claire”, Justine has come to stay with Claire and her husband (Kiefer Sutherland) and son.  Plagued by a terrible case of depression, she has trouble doing the daily activities of life such as eating or bathing.  When her son, Leo (Cameron Spurr) tells the two sisters of a rogue planet that could potentially hit earth, each have very different reaction to the news as they brace for what could be their last moments on earth.

Featured at the 2011 Cannes film festival in Cannes, France on May 18^th, Kirsten Dunst was awarded Best Actress for her portrayal of Claire at the conclusion of the festival.  Being received by critics with mostly positive reviews, Melancholia is a different kind of film, a breath of fresh air form mainstream movies.  The candid cinematography and stunning visuals coupled with the caliber of acting make Melancholia anything but melancholy.

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