'Meloncholia' on Blu-Ray/DVD to be Released March 13th

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'Meloncholia' Named Top Movie of 2011 from Movie Line

1. Melancholia

The opposite of love isn’t hate, it’s indifference, and in Lars von Trier’s film it’s the awesome force of Kirsten Dunst’s depression-fueled disinterest that exudes a gravitational drag on everyone around here even before the arrival of the destructive planet of the title. Before the breathtaking apocalyptic imagery appears — the object looming closer in the sky, the static sparking from fingertips — Melancholia is already a devastating look at an illness that leaves you unable to connect to what life has to offer, even on an extravagant wedding day that seems to compress half a lifetime into a night. But it’s that the film turns to offer a sympathetic eye to Charlotte Gainsbourg’s anxious sibling in the second half that makes it great, and that gives it a soul. As she struggles to hold everything together in the face of approaching disaster, even Dunst’s depressive is moved to offer her a conciliatory gesture as the world ends.

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Alex Skarsgard Nominated for Best Supporting Actor at The Danish Film Academy

Considered the Danish Oscars, Alex is nominated for Best Supporting Actor

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'Meloncholia' Wins Best Cinematography and Production Design at EFA

In Berlin on Saturday the European Film Awards – voted on by 2,500 members of the European Film Academy – offered its year-end prizes. “Melancholia,” from the Danish director Lars von Trier, was named best picture; it also earned awards for cinematography and production design. Mr. von Trier sent his wife, Bente Froge, to accept the award on his behalf. She said Mr. von Trier had taken a vow of silence since he stirred up a hornet’s nest at the Cannes Film Festival with his comments about Nazis and then later to the press.

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'Meloncholia' Wins Best Picture at the 2011 European Film Awards

NOTE: Only European films are honored and eligibility years vary from the Academy Awards.

 

The European Film Awards were handed out tonight in Berlin, Germany. The 24th annual event was presented by the European Film Academy. Lars Von Trier's Melancholia won best film, cinematographer, and production designer.

Here are the 2011 award winners:

Best Film:MELANCHOLIA, Denmark/Sweden/France/Germany

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY: Lars von Trier

PRODUCED BY: Meta Louise Foldager & Louise Vesth

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Screen Caps of Alex Skarsgard and Kirsten Dunst in Meloncholia (Undies Galore)

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Video- Kirsten Dunst Talks Vampires with Rolling Stone

Video- Alexander Skarsgard Talks About Working With His Dad with MTV

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Alexander Skarsgard and Kirsten Dunst Interview with Metro US for Meloncholia

Kirsten Dunst and Alexander Skarsgard would make a very handsome couple, as they do in the new film, “Melancholia.” The pair play bride and groom on their wedding day, both desperate to connect to the momentous occasion but failing miserably.

Exclusive Video- Kirsten Dunst Interview for Meloncholia (Alex scenes)

Opening in theaters on November 11th is a new science fiction film from acclaimed Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier(Breaking the Waves) called Melancholia. The film features an Oscar worthy performance by actress Kirsten Dunst(Spider-Man), as well as an impressive supporting cast that includes Kiefer Sutherland (TV's 24), Charlotte Gainsbourg (I'm Not There), Alexander Skarsgard (TV's True Blood), Stellan Skarsgard (Thor), John Hurt (Alien),Charlotte Rampling (Swimming Pool), Jesper Christensen (Quantum of Solace), and Udo Kier (Armageddon).

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Alexander Skarsgard Interview with Indie Wire

1. For many actors Lars Von Trier is a big draw. So much so that Alexander Skarsgård didn’t even read the script -- he was in from the moment he heard the words “Lars Von Trier.” The rest of the cast felt the same way.Skarsgård’s father has worked with him six times and his advice was always, “If you ever get the opportunity, just do it, it’s the most amazing thing,” so the son jumped at the chance when he got the call. “I said, ‘What do you want me to do, make your breakfast? I’m in.’ ” he said. “I’m a huge fan. That’s why when I got the call, I said yes, even before I read the script. I was like, ‘I’ll do whatever you want me to do.’ I’m not going to turn down an opportunity to work with him.”

Review of Meloncholia From The Wall Street Journal

 

A few days ago a mountain-size asteroid came close to Earth, then zipped safely past it. The threat is more substantial in this hauntingly beautiful drama by the Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier. On one level the title refers to the planet Melancholia, a vast and mysterious orb that may or may not hit us and put an end to terrestrial life. But "Melancholia," which stars Kirsten Dunst, isn't really concerned with astronomy, or what happens when worlds collide, even though the literal drama of an impending apocalypse is evoked with an extraordinary mixture of gravity and grave playfulness. Its true subject is melancholia as a spiritual state, a destroyer of happiness that emerges from its hiding place behind the sun, just like the menacing planet, then holds the heroine, Justine, in its unyielding grip and gives Ms. Dunst the unlikely occasion for a dazzling performance.

Alexander Skarsgard Interview with IFC About Meloncholia + Video

Director Lars von Trier doesn't have the best reputation as an actor's director (he also doesn't have the best reputation as a public speaker, but that's a conversation for another time). He supposedly fought with Nicole Kidman on the set of "Dogville" and the star definitely didn't return for the film's sequel, "Manderlay" (she was replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard). For years, rumors swirled that Bjork vowed never to act in a film again after the grueling experience making von Trier's "Dancer in the Dark." She later claimed she never wanted to act at allbut made an exception for von Trier. Then again; she has acted a couple more times, including in the film "Drawing Restraint 9," so who knows.

Video- Alexander Skarsgard Talks with Coming Soon About Meloncholia and More

A very laid back interview with Askars, great interview.



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Listing of Theaters Showing 'Meloncholia' in the US

On Demand until 11/10/2011.

11/11/2011
West Los Angeles, CA: Nuart Theatre
New York, NY: Lincoln Plaza
New York, NY: Angelika Film Center

Video- Full Interview with Alexander Skarsgard and Kiefer Sutherland for 'Meloncholia'

Interview done by DP/30 with Alex and Kiefer. HOW I missed this video I don't know, but so happy I found. Love the way Alex doesn't have to take up space with talking and listens intently. I really adore him. So nice to find a long interview. Is it silly of me to hope they talked about David and Eric? I'm a dork.

VIDEO- Alexander Skarsgard Interview with ET Canada for Meloncholia

"It's not easy being an actor... "




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Alexander Skarsgard at Meloncholia Premiere at NYFF

some photos from Meloncholia premiere October 3, 2011. Alex, as always, can wear the hell out of some suits! I die.