Melancholia

Melancholia

2011 · 2 hr 15 min · R

Drama, Sci-Fi

Directors

Lars von Trier

Actors

  • Kirsten Dunst
  • Charlotte Gainsbourg
  • Kiefer Sutherland

Credits: 5

Summary

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

More about this movie

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.