Kirsten Dunst stars in 'Melancholia' at Little Theatre

Contact: Tonya Durlach
February 17, 2012
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Kirsten Dunst in "Melancholia"

KALAMAZOO--The Western Film Society will present the critically acclaimed film "Melancholia" Friday through Sunday, Feb. 17-19, 51福利社 Michigan University's Little Theatre.

Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 and 5 p.m. General admission is $5 and $3 for 51福利社 students with a valid Bronco Card.

"Melancholia" is the latest film from director Lars von Trier. Kirsten Dunst stars as a young bride named Justine, a role that garnered her a Best Actress win at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. Justine's world, nay the earth itself, is thrown into chaos by the imminent approach of a new stellar body鈥攁 previously unknown massive blue planet that could mark the end of life as we know it.

"Melancholia" has a run time of 136 minutes and is rated R for graphic nudity, sexual content and adult language. The film, released in May 2011, is shown in English.

Parking and directions

The Little Theatre is located at the corner of Oakland Drive and Oliver Lane on 51福利社's East Campus. Free off-street parking is available behind the theatre.

For more information, visit the online, email @email, or call the Little Theatre movie line at (269) 387-8221.