A Lars von Trier Thread

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On MELANCHOLIA: Trier isn't terribly interested in the science of this new planet as much as he is in its symbolic value to his main character. You see, the planet is called 'Melancholia'. And, Justine is a very Melancholy bride. Dunst, in perhaps her finest performance (she won Best Actress at Cannes), is extremely good here, ably supported by Charlotte Gainsbourg, John Hurt, Charlotte Rampling and Alexander Skarsgard.

The film begins with an incredibly gorgeous cataclysmic montage. It's horrifying and beautiful at the same time. Manuel Alberto Claro's cinematography is top notch and the special effects are well handled. Overall, the SF element is minimal for the next hour or so (the film runs 2 1/4 hrs), so patience is necessary. It pays off in the end, though Von Trier doesn't allow for any easy conclusions.

MELANCHOLIA is currently available to stream on HBO Max, Fubo and Kanopy - and on VOD. It's also on DVD and Blu Ray

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Mubi Acquires 11 Lars Von Trier Films In North America, Sets Remastered ‘The Idiots’ For Theatrical Release

https://deadline.com/2023/05/mubi-ac...se-1235364411/

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I think a remastered Idiots will still look like crap, but if they can polish Inland Empire, maybe not.

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Coming from Curzon on UHD/Blu-ray on 9/25/23.

For the first time on 4K Ultra-HD, Curzon Film is proud to present the 4K restoration of Breaking the Waves. The restoration was supervised by director Lars von Trier.
Special features:
• 4K Ultra HD disc, 4K restoration presented with 5.1 surround DTS-HD sound, optional English SDH subtitles
• Blu-Ray disc with DTS Master Audio and Special Features
• Sleeve and O-ring designed by Andrew Bannister
Special Features:
• Commentary with Lars von Trier and Anders Refn
• Excerpts from Documentary Tranceformer - A Portrait of Lars von Trier (1997)
• Interview with Adrian Rawlins
• Emily Watson’s Casting Tape
• Promo Clip for Cannes 96
• Deleted and Extended Scenes
• Theatrical Trailers

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Coming to Blu-ray 9/25 from Curzon

LARS VON TRIER - A CURZON COLLECTION - Collector's Edition [Blu-ray]

14 Blu-ray collector set including 7 restored films
3 collectible posters and 1 wide poster of the cover illustration by Daniele Castellano
68-page booklet including new essays by Slavoj Zizek, Catherine Wheatley, Steven Ryder and more.
2 Digipaks and hardcover slipcase in a canvas Curzon Collection slipcase
Illustration by Daniele Castellano
Design by Andrew Bannister

FEATURE FILMS

Element of Crime (restored)
Epidemic (restored)
Europa (restored)
Breaking the Waves (restored)
The Idiots (restored)
Dogville (restored)
The Five Obstructions
Manderlay
The Boss of it All (restored)
Antichrist
Melancholia
Nymphomaniac: The Director’s Cut - Volumes I & II
The House that Jack Built

SPECIAL FEATURES

Over 12 hours of special features including interviews with Lars von Trier and cast, commentaries, behind-the-scenes, featurettes, casting tapes, extended and deleted scenes, and theatrical trailers.

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Coming 6/6/25 from Curzon Film.

While on the run from the mob, Grace is reluctantly accepted into a small Colorado community in exchange for labour, but when a search party visits the town she finds out that their support has a price. Lars von Trier's gripping morality tale exposes the frailty of our compassion, with standout performances from Nicole Kidman, Paul Bettany, Stellan Skarsgård and Lauren Bacall.
EXTRAS:
- Confessions from Dogville
- Lars von Trier meets the Scandinavian Press
- Lars von Trier & Nicole Kidman first Press Conference in Trollhätta
- Lars von Trier & Nicole Kidman - Cannes Film Festival Press Conference
- Interview with Nicole Kidman
- Lars von Trier & the Visual Effects of Dogville
- Theatrical Trailer
- English SDH Subtitles

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Coming 6/9/25 from Curzon Film.

The second film certified as part of the anti-establishment Dogme 95 movement, Lars von Trier's The Idiots follows a group of young people who share one interest: releasing their inner idiot. With a large house in the suburbs of Copenhagen as their base, these lost souls spend their spare time together exploring the hidden and anarchic values of their performed idiocy.
EXTRAS:
- The Humiliated (1998) - The Making of The Idiots
- The Purified (2003)
- Dogma Waves from the North - a web conversation with Lars von Trier
- Looking Back at the Idiots - a Behind the Scenes documentary
- Idiotic Filters - a Behind the Scenes documentary
- Nikolaj Lie Kaas & Lars von Trier and the Idiot All Stars - Dogma Music Video
- Lars von Trier - Cannes Interview
- Theatrical Trailer