Film
Nymphomaniac: Vol. I
2013· NR· 1h 58m· Drama
“Forget about love.”
Lars von Trier’s “Nymphomaniac: Vol. I” unfurls as a confessional narrative from Joe, a self-proclaimed nymphomaniac, to the enigmatic Seligman. In a dilapidated apartment, Joe recounts her sexual odyssey, starting from her precocious teenage years, interwoven with Seligman’s discourses on philosophy, mathematics, and music. Von Trier’s trademark provocations and philosophical musings create a disquieting, yet meticulously crafted portrait of desire and human connection.
2013-12-25
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Key Crew
DirectorLars von Trier
WriterLars von Trier
ProducerLouise Vesth
Director of PhotographyManuel Alberto Claro
EditorMolly Malene Stensgaard
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 50 crew)
Details
Released2013-12-25
Runtime1h 58m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosZentropa Entertainments · Zentropa International Köln · Slot Machine
Budget$2M
Box office$14M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesGermany · Belgium · Denmark · France · Sweden
Rating6.9/10 · 3698 votes
Original languageen
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