Dogville

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🔴 85/100
Total warning time: 4m 57s
Sex/Nudity: 🔴 70/100 (1m 33s)
  • 🔴 90/100 [00:45:23 - 00:46:10] Graphic depiction of sexual assault.
  • 🔴 70/100 [01:12:34 - 01:13:20] Nudity and implied sexual activity.
Drug Use: 🟡 30/100 (30s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:22:15 - 00:22:45] Characters drinking alcohol.
Violence: 🔴 80/100 (2m 48s)
  • 🔴 85/100 [01:05:12 - 01:06:30] Physical violence and abuse.
  • 🔴 90/100 [01:45:50 - 01:47:20] Graphic depiction of violent retribution.
Strong Language: 🟡 60/100 (6s)
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:15:40 - 00:15:42] Use of strong profanity.
  • 🟡 60/100 [00:33:21 - 00:33:25] Repeated use of strong language.
Dogville

Details for Dogville (2003)

Year: 2003
Certificate: R
Dogville Runtime: 178 min
Genre: Crime, Drama
IMDB: 8
Meta Score: 60
Votes: 137963
Gross: 1,530,386
Director: Lars von Trier
Cast Stars: Nicole Kidman, Paul Bettany, Lauren Bacall, Harriet Andersson

Overview of Dogville:

A woman on the run from the mob is reluctantly accepted in a small Colorado community in exchange for labor, but when a search visits the town she finds out that their support has a price.

Dogville FAQ

Q: What is the plot of Dogville (2003)?
A: Dogville is a drama film directed by Lars von Trier. The story follows Grace, played by Nicole Kidman, a mysterious woman on the run who seeks refuge in the small, isolated town of Dogville. The townspeople agree to hide her in exchange for her labor, but as time passes, their demands become increasingly exploitative, revealing the dark underbelly of human nature.
Q: Who stars in Dogville (2003)?
A: Dogville stars Nicole Kidman as Grace, Paul Bettany as Tom Edison, Lauren Bacall as Ma Ginger, and Harriet Andersson as Gloria. The film features an ensemble cast portraying the residents of Dogville.
Q: Why is Dogville (2003) filmed in a minimalist style?
A: Dogville is filmed on a nearly bare soundstage with minimal props and chalk outlines to represent the town's layout. This minimalist approach, a hallmark of director Lars von Trier's style, focuses attention on the characters and their moral dilemmas, emphasizing the film's allegorical and theatrical nature.
Q: What themes are explored in Dogville (2003)?
A: Dogville explores themes of morality, power, exploitation, and human nature. The film critiques societal hypocrisy and the abuse of power, using the microcosm of Dogville to reflect broader human behaviors and injustices.
Q: Is Dogville (2003) part of a film series?
A: Yes, Dogville is the first installment in Lars von Trier's 'USA - Land of Opportunities' trilogy, followed by Manderlay (2005) and the unfinished Wasington. Each film in the trilogy critiques aspects of American society and human nature.