A quiet little town not far from here.|May. 19, 2003|Denmark | Netherlands | Sweden | Germany | United Kingdom | France | Finland | Norway | Italy|178 Min.|R
Genre: Crime;Drama;Thriller
Description: Dogville is a 2003 film set in a small American town near an abandoned silver mine in the Rocky Mountains. The town, accessible only by a single road, is introduced through a prologue that highlights its fifteen citizens. These individuals are depicted as kind-hearted people with minor imperfections that are easily overlooked.
The story unfolds from the perspective of Tom Edison Jr., an aspiring writer and philosopher. Tom often delays his own ambitions by organizing meetings for the townspeople, focusing on the theme of “moral rearmament.” He aspires to take over the role of his aging father, the town’s physician, as its moral and spiritual guide.
One day, Tom encounters Grace Mulligan, a woman fleeing from gangsters who have reportedly shot at her. Despite Grace’s intention to continue her escape, Tom convinces her that the mountains ahead are impassable. As the gangsters approach the town, Tom quickly hides Grace in the nearby mine. When questioned by one of the gangsters about her whereabouts, Tom denies having seen her. The gangster offers a reward and leaves a contact number in case Grace appears.
Tom sees Grace as an opportunity to demonstrate the town’s commitment to community values. He proposes that she be allowed to stay for two weeks, during which she must earn the trust and friendship of the townspeople. This becomes a test of both Grace’s character and the town’s willingness to help a stranger in need.
Cast director: Lars von Trier
Cast actor: Nicole Kidman, Harriet Andersson, Lauren Bacall, Jean-Marc Barr, Paul Bettany, Blair Brown, James Caan, Patricia Clarkson, Jeremy Davies, Ben Gazzara
Original name: Dogville