youhost
in one of her career-best performances), a beautiful fugitive on the run from gangsters. she stumbles into the isolated Rocky Mountain town of Dogville. At the urging of the local "philosopher" Tom Edison ( Paul Bettany ), the town agrees to hide her in exchange for her labor.
, you aren't just about to watch a movie—you’re about to participate in a social experiment. Directed by the provocateur Lars von Trier
Dogville was the first installment in Von Trier’s "USA – Land of Opportunities" trilogy (followed by Manderlay ). While it received a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival, it also drew sharp criticism for its perceived anti-Americanism and its grueling three-hour runtime.
The most striking feature of Dogville is its visual presentation. Set on a nearly bare soundstage, the town of Dogville is represented by chalk outlines on a black floor. There are no actual walls or houses; doors are opened and closed with pantomimed gestures and sound effects. This minimalist approach serves two vital purposes:
The source material was a high-quality Blu-ray disc.