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Apr 6, 2020 · Lars von Trier became known to the public eye mainly through his Trilogy of Depression. This is a short overview of that; what we liked, what we didn’t like, and whether we recommend the specific features in the Trilogy.
Lars von Trier: Depression Trilogy. 1. Antichrist (2009) Not Rated | 108 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller. A grieving couple retreat to their cabin in the woods, hoping to repair their broken hearts and troubled marriage, but nature takes its course and things go from bad to worse.
In fact, Melancholia is the second in Von Trier's so-called depression trilogy, which also included Antichrist and Nymphomaniac: through all three, he purported to be exploring different...
In von Trier's fourth trilogy, Depression, is the first franchise or trilogy to have sweep the Robert for Best Danish Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Sound, and Best Visual Effects.
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- Lars Trier, 30 April 1956 (age 67), Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
5 ^ Antichrist, Melancholia and Nymphomaniac are, respectively, the first, second and third part of the film trilogy Depression. 6 ^ Riget, Riget II and Riget Exodus are, respectively, the first, second and third part of the miniseries trilogy Riget.
YearTitleAlso Known As1969Secret Summer(Hemmelig sommer) [1]1982(Befrielsesbilleder) [1]1984(Forbrydelsens element) [1]1987YesThe idea for the film originated during a therapy session Lars von Trier attended during treatments for his depression. A therapist had told von Trier that depressive people tend to act more calmly than others under heavy pressure, because they already expect bad things to happen.
The end of the world is imminent in the second film of von Trier’s “Depression” trilogy. Von Trier, who is known to base his primarily female protagonists off of aspects of himself, uses his own experiences with depression and anxiety to shape the two central characters in Melancholia, sisters Justine and Claire, respectively. The film ...
