Music ·Drama ·Science Fiction · 2023 · 2h 45m

Mikael Karlsson : Melancholia

Melancholia

Director

Cast

Lauren Snouffer as Justine Rihab Chaieb as Claire Anne Sofie von Otter as Gaby Jens Herrmann as Michael Ola Eliasson as John Johan Edholm as Jack

Crew

Royce Vavrek — Writer Chrisi Karvonides-Dushenko — Costume Design

Tagline

Lars von Triers film adapted for the stage – world premiere of MELANCHOLIA at the Royal Swedish Opera

Synopsis

At her wedding reception, the beautiful but depressed Justine spots a red star in the sky. It is the planet Melancholia, which is on a collision course with Earth. The bridegroom Michael tries to calm her down with his love, her mother Gaby poisons her with her darkness, and her sister Claire attempts to rescue her with her solicitude. But no-one can stop the mysterious forces ignited within Justine. And Melancholia gets closer and closer…

Key Collaborators

Sláva Daubnerová Director Royce Vavrek Writer Chrisi Karvonides-Dushenko Costume Design

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