Dogville (2003)

"All I see is a beautiful little town in the midst of magnificent mountains. A place where people have hopes and dreams even under the hardest conditions."

 

Much like our central character Grace, so too do we arrive at the last town the road has to offer. Made up of less than 15 citizens, what Dogville lacks in resources, it makes up for in character and unity, at least that's what the townsfolk tell themselves. Lars von Trier's 2003 feature film, Dogville, wrestles with themes of totalitarianism, corruption, acceptance, judgment, redemption, misanthropy, and the essence of human nature.

 

Paired with an episodic timeline, an omniscient narrator, and theatrical elements that create a unique amalgamation of minimalism that feels all the more immersive, Dogville shines in both its fearlessness and vulnerability which allows the story to take center stage and give proper space to explore its themes and to stir up discourse in the lives of its viewers.

 

*Spoilers around 28:00*

 

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