Denmark / Germany / France / Sweden / Italy / Poland,
2009, 109 min
Directed by:
Lars von TrierScreenplay:
Lars von TrierCinematography:
Anthony Dod MantleComposer:
Kristian Eidnes AndersenPlots(1)
From the critically acclaimed Lars Von Trier, Antichrist explores the relationship of a married couple after they lose their son to a tragic accident. The mother (Charlotte Gainsbourg) descends into a deep depression and her husband (Willem Dafoe) a therapist takes it upon himself to treat her. He decides for a successful recovery she must confront her worse fears and visit a cabin in the woods where she spent time the previous summer with her son. A story told in four chapters with a prologue and epilogue. (Artificial Eye)
(more)Cast
Willem Dafoe
USA
Best movies:
Platoon (1986)
The Kingdom (1994) (series)
Finding Nemo (2003)
Charlotte Gainsbourg
UK
Best movies:
21 Grams (2003)
Nuremberg (2000) (TV movie)
The Cement Garden (1993)