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Dogville
Directed by Lars von Trier
2003•2h 58m•NR•★ 7.9
Crime / Drama
Synopsis
A woman fleeing mobsters seeks sanctuary in an isolated Colorado mountain town, agreeing to work for the locals in exchange for protection, only for their exploitation, cruelty, and hypocrisy to mount unchecked. Lars von Trier's Brechtian masterpiece staged on a bare, chalk-outlined soundstage starring Nicole Kidman.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorLars von Trier
WriterLars von Trier
CinematographyAnthony Dod Mantle
Principal Cast
Nicole KidmanGrace Margaret Mulligan
Paul BettanyTom Edison
John HurtNarrator (voice)
Stellan SkarsgårdChuck
Philip Baker HallTom Edison Sr.
Patricia ClarksonVera
Ben GazzaraJack McKay
Chloë SevignyLiz Henson
Technical Specifications
Runtime2h 58m (178 mins)
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Production Details
DirectorLars von Trier
LanguagesEnglish
CountryDK, SE, GB, FR, DE, NL, FI, IT, NO
StudioZentropa Entertainments • Isabella Films
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