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Mikael Karlsson : Melancholia.

Lars von Triers film adapted for the stage – world premiere of MELANCHOLIA at the Royal Swedish Opera

At her wedding reception, the beautiful but depressed Justine spots a red star in the sky. It is the planet Melancholia, which is on a collision course with Earth. The bridegroom Michael tries to calm her down with his love, her mother Gaby poisons her with her darkness, and her sister Claire attempts to rescue her with her solicitude. But no-one can stop the mysterious forces ignited within Justine. And Melancholia gets closer and closer…

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Directed by Sláva Daubnerová

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY

Cast.

Lauren Snouffer

Lauren Snouffer

Justine

Rihab Chaieb

Rihab Chaieb

Claire

Anne Sofie von Otter

Anne Sofie von Otter

Gaby

Jens Herrmann

Jens Herrmann

Michael

Ola Eliasson

Ola Eliasson

John

Johan Edholm

Johan Edholm

Jack

Mikael Stenbaek

Mikael Stenbaek

Tim

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