Antichrist (2009)

Director:

Lars von Trier

Writer:

Lars von Trier (written by)

Release Date:

20 May 2009 (Denmark)

Genre:

Drama | Horror

Tagline:

When nature turns evil, true terror awaits. (UK)

Plot:

A grieving couple retreats 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.

Plot Keywords:

Nature | Cabin | Cabin In The Woods | Woods | Grief

Awards:

3 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Willem Dafoe	...	He
Charlotte Gainsbourg	...	She

Also Known As:

Antychryst (Poland)

Runtime:

104 min

Country:

Denmark | Germany | France | Sweden | Italy | Poland

Language:

English

Color:

Color | Black and White (some scenes)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | Dolby SR

Certification:

Italy:VM18 | Sweden:15 | Denmark:15 | Norway:18 | Finland:K-18 | Poland:18 | France:-16 (with warning) | Switzerland:18 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:18 (canton of Vaud) | UK:18 | Ireland:18 | New Zealand:R18 | Germany:18 | Australia:R | Iceland:18 | Brazil:18 | Canada:R (British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Netherlands:16 | Argentina:16 | USA:Not Rated | Spain:18 | Canada:18+ (Quebec)

Filming Locations:

Cologne, North Rhine - Westphalia, Germany

Company:

Zentropa Entertainments

Trivia:

Eva Green was considered for the leading lady but rejected because her contract was too complex.

Quotes:

Fox: Chaos reigns.

Movie Connections:

References "Riget" (1994)

Soundtrack:

'Lascia ch'io pianga' from 'Rinaldo'

Absolutely astonishing

Lars von Trier's Antichrist is one of the most magnificent films I have ever seen. I was never a big fan of von Trier, and one of the reasons why were because he always tries to be too original and different, and usually his movies just end up boring and unexciting. In this film, he also tries to be different, but this time he does a perfect job. The prelude of the film, slow-motion black and white action, is one of the most beautiful scenes I have seen in a movie. It just looks great, the music is perfect, and it really sets the tone for the movie. The atmosphere in the film is very special, and even though not much is happening for the most part of the movie, it still managed to keep me excited for the whole time. There are some brutal and disgusting scenes that have made people walk out of the cinema, but for me, it just made the movie more effective and von Trier balanced the brutality perfectly with the movie's atmosphere. Honestly, I love this movie - and I recommend that everyone, even those who call themselves "weak-hearted" - see this movie. It leaves you with so many questions, and you think so much about it after wards. It's just amazing!