Lars von Trier – Scripts on Screen

The Element of Crime

celluloid — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:44:45 +0000

Year:1984

Director:Lars von Trier

Written by:Lars von Trier (Author), Niels Vørsel (Author)

Script Synopsis:Fisher, an ex-detective, decides to take one final case when a mysterious serial killer claims the lives of several young girls. Fisher, unable to find the culprit, turns to Osbourne, a writer who was once respected for his contributions to the field of criminology. Fisher begins to use Osbourne's technique, which involves empathizing with serial killers; however, as the detective becomes increasingly engrossed in this method, things take a disturbing turn.

The Element of Crime Script Resources:

The Element of Crime Transcript at Script-O-Rama

Other Links:

The Element of Crime ( tt0087280 ) at IMDb
The Element of Crime ( 9063 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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Dogville

celluloid — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:41:42 +0000

Year:2003

Director:Lars von Trier

Written by:Lars von Trier (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:A barren soundstage is stylishly utilized to create a minimalist small-town setting in which a mysterious woman named Grace hides from the criminals who pursue her. The town is two-faced and offers to harbor Grace as long as she can make it worth their effort, so Grace works hard under the employ of various townspeople to win their favor. Tensions flare, however, and Grace's status as a helpless outsider provokes vicious contempt and abuse from the citizens of Dogville.

Dogville Script Resources:

Dogville Script PDF at Script Fly ($)
Dogville Script PDF - 7/9/01 4TH & FINAL DFT. at Script City ($)
Dogville Transcript at Script-O-Rama

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.

Other Links:

Dogville ( tt0276919 ) at IMDb
Dogville ( 553 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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Dancer in the Dark

celluloid — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:41:39 +0000

Year:2000

Director:Lars von Trier

Written by:Lars von Trier (Author), Lars von Trier (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Selma, a Czech immigrant on the verge of blindness, struggles to make ends meet for herself and her son, who has inherited the same genetic disorder and will suffer the same fate without an expensive operation. When life gets too difficult, Selma learns to cope through her love of musicals, escaping life's troubles - even if just for a moment - by dreaming up little numbers to the rhythmic beats of her surroundings.

Dancer in the Dark Script Resources:

Dancer in the Dark Script PDF - 3/30/1999 at Script City ($)
Dancer in the Dark Script PDF - [miss pgs 82,85,91,93] at Script Fly ($)
Dancer in the Dark Transcript at Script-O-Rama
Dancer in the Dark Transcript at scripts.com

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.

Other Links:

Dancer in the Dark ( tt0168629 ) at IMDb
Dancer in the Dark ( 16 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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Antichrist

celluloid — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:40:14 +0000

Year:2009

Director:Lars von Trier

Written by:Lars von Trier (Writer)

Script Synopsis:A grieving couple retreats to their cabin 'Eden' in the woods, hoping to repair their broken hearts and troubled marriage. But nature takes its course and things go from bad to worse.

Antichrist Script Resources:

Antichrist Script PDF - [LARS VON TRIER][7/1/2008] at Script Fly ($)
Antichrist Transcript at Script-O-Rama

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.

Other Links:

Antichrist ( tt0870984 ) at IMDb
Antichrist ( 17609 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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