Cycle
From 21.11. To 22.12.2016.
Program of films by Lars von Trier
Ever since in 1984 in Cannes, his film Element of Crime polarized film critics, who often referred to him as the narcissistic “self-promotor” and “mere manipulator”, von Trier constantly breaks waves and swims against the tide.
DIRECTORS
Films in cycle
Breaking the Waves
(Denmark, Sweden, France, Netherlands, Norway, Island, Spain, UK, 1996)
Directed by: Lars Von Trier
PHOTOGRAPHY: Robby Müller
Synopsis:
The story takes place in Scotland’s small town whose inhabitants are deeply religious. Bess is a young, simple and naïve girl devoted to God. She falls in love with Jan, Danish worker on an oil rig, and they get married. Marital happiness does not last long because Jan has an accident and remains paralyzed. Unable to sexually please her, he suggests to Bess to find herself another man. Bess blames herself for his accident and interprets his plea in a way that only she can understand.
color, 159'
PROJECTION:
Monday 12.12.2016 AT 19:00
Monday 21.11.2016 AT 19:00
The Idiots
(Idioterne, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Italy, 1998)
Directed by: Lars Von Trier
PHOTOGRAPHY: Lars Von Trier
Synopsis:
A group of young people decide “to settle the score” with the society in an original way. Even though they are all perfectly healthy and intelligent, they start acting mentally handicapped in public. What they regard as their therapy or so-called spazzing, causes bother and discomfort to others in their vicinity. Most prominent among them Stoffer, and after one outing, they are joined by Karen. Problems arise when they have to start playing idiots around their families as well&hellip...
color, 117'
PROJECTION:
Tuesday 13.12.2016 AT 19:00
Saturday 26.11.2016 AT 17:00
Dancer in the Dark
(Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, USA, UK, France, Sweden, Finland, Island, Norway, 2000)
Directed by: Lars Von Trier
PHOTOGRAPHY: Robby Müller
Synopsis:
Even though it was filmed in Sweden, the story takes place in the US. In 1964, Selma and her son Gene arrive to America from Europe. She wants to earn money in order to pay for Gene’s eye operation. They both suffer from a genetic disorder that causes blindness. While her eyesight keeps deteriorating, Selma wants to prevent her son from experiencing the same destiny. America does not turn out to be the promised land and Selma continues to live in poverty. She finds comfort and strength in...
color, 140'
PROJECTION:
Wednesday 14.12.2016 AT 19:00
Saturday 26.11.2016 AT 19:00
Dogville
(Denmark, Sweden, Great Britain, France, 2003)
Directed by: Lars Von Trier
PHOTOGRAPHY: Anthony Dod Mantle
Synopsis:
Young and beautiful Grace is on the run from gangsters. She comes to a small town of Dogville. There are gunshots behind her and her life is in danger. Tom is the first one from the villagers to meet her and he persuades the others to accept her and hide. In return, Grace starts to work for them. Soon, a sheriff from a neighboring town comes looking for her but the villagers keep quiet. Hoever, the price Grace has to pay for hiding becomes higher as time goes by…
color, 178'
PROJECTION:
Thursday 15.12.2016 AT 19:00
Tuesday 29.11.2016 AT 19:00
Manderlay
(Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands, France, Germany, UK, Italy, USA, 2005)
Directed by: Lars Von Trier
PHOTOGRAPHY: Anthony Dod Mantle
Synopsis:
Sequel to Dogville (2003), also focusing on Grace Mulligan. This time she finds herself in southern US ona cotton plantation managed by an older lady called Mam. By accident, thanks to a young black girl, she finds out that in that place slavery has survived for more than seventy years after its abolishment. Shocked by her revelation, she tries to change the situation with the help from her father’s gagsters.
color, 139'
PROJECTION:
Friday 16.12.2016 AT 19:00
Wednesday 30.11.2016 AT 19:00
Antichrist
(Denmark, Germany, France, Sweden, Italy, Poland, 2009)
Directed by: Lars Von Trier
PHOTOGRAPHY: Anthony Dod Mantle
Synopsis:
In a tragic accident a woman loses her son and tries to cope with it. She ends up in a hospital and her husband, who is a therapist, decides to help her himself. His attempts are unsuccessful but he manages to uncover her fear of nature. Therefore, they go to an isolated house called “Paradise” and after a series of psychotherapy sessions, she falls into an even deeper depression and starts to act manically. She also demands rough sex. Instead of getting better, their relationship wo...
color, 108'
PROJECTION:
Saturday 17.12.2016 AT 19:00
Friday 02.12.2016 AT 19:30
Melancholia
(Denmark, Sweden, France, Germany, 2011)
Directed by: Lars Von Trier
PHOTOGRAPHY: Manuel Alberto
Synopsis:
In the night of her wedding, Justine is actually unhappy as she fights her emotions. Her sister, who married into a rich family, took over the organization of Justine’s extravagant wedding as well as all expenses, but their relationship is tense. In parallel with the celebration, there is a pending catastrophe. Blue planet called Melancholia is moving towards the Earth and there is no knowing what the consequences of a collision might be.
color, 135'
PROJECTION:
Saturday 17.12.2016 AT 21:00
Saturday 03.12.2016 AT 19:00
Nymphomaniac: Vol. I
(Denmark, Germany, France, Belgium, UK, Sweden, USA, 2013)
Directed by: Lars Von Trier
PHOTOGRAPHY: Manuel Alberto Claro
Synopsis:
How can a simple bag of chocolate bonbons can become a symbol of sexual victory? That is the prize for the girl who manages to seduce the most men during an all but innocent train ride. Love is merely lust mixed with jealousy. Joe, the heroine from the title, changes her partners like socks. She is a nymphomaniac. After all, you cannot make an omelet if you don’t break an egg or two. And love? Love is merely lust mixed with jealousy!
color, 148'
PROJECTION:
Monday 19.12.2016 AT 19:00
Monday 05.12.2016 AT 19:00
Nymphomaniac: Vol. II
(Denmark, Germany, France, Belgium, UK, Sweden, USA, 2013)
Directed by: Lars Von Trier
PHOTOGRAPHY: Manuel Alberto Claro
Synopsis:
This is the sequel to Nymphomaniac 1. Who else was Joe’s lover? How will her conversation with the virgin Seligman end? Who beat her up? How many marriages has she torn? And why does she loath herself?