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Melancholia
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Melancholia

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

20232h 45mScience FictionDramaMusic

Overview

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…

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Alternative Titles

Mikael Karlsson: Melancholia - Königliches Opernhaus, StockholmDE
Mikael Karlsson: Melancholia - Kungliga Operan, StockholmSE
Mikael Karlsson: MelancholiaIT
Mikael Karlsson: Melancholia Opera reale svedese, StoccolmaIT
Mikael Karlsson : Melancholia Opéra Royal de Suède, StockholmFR
Status
Released
Original Title
Melancholia