Question 1

Which famous painting inspired the image of Justine floating down the stream with her bouquet?

Accepted Answer

The image was inspired by John Everett Millais' 1852 painting "Ophelia."

Question 2

How did Kirsten Dunst get offered the lead role in Melancholia?

Accepted Answer

She was offered the role after a Skype session with director Lars von Trier on Paul Thomas Anderson's recommendation.

Question 3

What painting is seen in the prologue and also featured in Andrei Tarkovsky's Solaris?

Accepted Answer

The painting is Pieter Breughel's Hunters in the Snow (1565), which also prominently featured in Tarkovsky's Solaris.

Question 4

Which major film festivals was Melancholia part of in 2011?

Accepted Answer

It was part of Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, AFI Fest, and Chicago International Film Festival in 2011.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Melancholia?

Accepted Answer

Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with Earth.

Question 6

Which famous painting inspired the image of Justine floating down the stream with her bouquet?

Accepted Answer

The image was inspired by John Everett Millais' 1852 painting "Ophelia."

Question 7

What unusual method did Lars von Trier use to write the script for Melancholia?

Accepted Answer

Writer and director Lars von Trier admitted to having written the script under heavy influence of alcohol and drugs.

Question 8

How was Kirsten Dunst offered the lead role in Melancholia?

Accepted Answer

Kirsten Dunst was offered the lead role after a Skype session with writer and director Lars von Trier on Paul Thomas Anderson's recommendation.

Question 9

Which major film festivals screened Melancholia in 2011?

Accepted Answer

Melancholia screened at the Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, and AFI Fest in 2011.

Question 10

What painting appears in the prologue and connects to Lars von Trier's cinematic influences?

Accepted Answer

The painting seen in the prologue is Pieter Breughel's Hunters in the Snow (1565), which also featured in Andrei Tarkovsky's Solaris. Von Trier often stated Tarkovsky greatly inspires him.

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