# Dogville (2003)

> A fugitive's sanctuary in an ostensibly charitable mountain town becomes a merciless experiment in power, exploitation, and retribution.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/437

## Facts

- Runtime: 178 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Director: Lars von Trier
- Cast: Nicole Kidman, Paul Bettany, John Hurt, Stellan Skarsgård, Philip Baker Hall, Patricia Clarkson, Ben Gazzara, Chloë Sevigny
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0276919/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: austere, oppressive, disturbing, serious film discussion, challenging cinema night

## Synopsis

A woman's desperate bid for freedom reveals the darkness lurking in a seemingly innocent town.

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