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)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
European Film Awards
- 2009 - Anthony Dod Mantle (Best Cinematographer)
- 2009 - Lars von Trier (Best Director)
- 2009 - Charlotte Gainsbourg (Best Actress)
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2010 - Lars von Trier, Meta Louise Foldager Sørensen (Best Danish Film)
- 2010 - Lars von Trier (Best Director)
- 2010 - Lars von Trier (Best Screenplay)
- 2010 - Anthony Dod Mantle (Best Cinematography)
- 2010 - Anders Refn (Best Editing)
- 2010 - Kristian Eidnes Andersen (Best Sound)
- 2010 - Ota Bareš, Peter Hjorth (Best Special Effects)
- 2010 - Willem Dafoe (Best Actor in a Leading Role)
- 2010 - Charlotte Gainsbourg (Best Actress in a Leading Role)
- 2010 - Karl Júlíusson (Best Production Design)
- 2010 - Frauke Firl (Best Costume Design)
- 2010 - Hue Lan Van Duc (Best Make-Up)
Cannes Film Festival
- 2009 - Charlotte Gainsbourg (Best Actress)
- 2009 - Lars von Trier (Golden Palm - Official Competition)