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Manderlay (2005)

Directed by Lars von Trier · Cinematography by Anthony Dod Mantle

139 min48 frames

Drama

In 1933, a young woman and her father discover an Alabama plantation whose inhabitants live as if slavery had never been abolished. Feeling a sense of duty to those behind the heavy gates, she stays to liberate the people and see them through their first harvest. With four of her father's colleagues and a lawyer, she faces the daunting task of resurrecting the place known as Manderlay.

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Manderlay (2005) movie still: fullbody — A vast, dark interior space features a woman standing alone under a singular spotlight. The word 'LUCIFER'…Manderlay (2005) movie still: medium — A dark, dimly lit room contains a person working at a desk. A man in a suit looks away while holding a sheet…Manderlay (2005) movie still: medium — A woman stands beside the textured bark of a dark tree at night. She is illuminated against the surrounding…Manderlay (2005) movie still: establishing — A vintage-style line art drawing of the United States map on textured paper. The Statue of Liberty icon…Manderlay (2005) movie still: medium — A minimalist theatrical set features a vast, light-colored floor against a black void. A woman stands…Manderlay (2005) movie still: closeup — A person stands in a completely dark environment with no visible background details. The individual gazes…Manderlay (2005) movie still: wide — A sparse, open soundstage setup features minimal props on a wide, featureless floor. A man sits at the center…Manderlay (2005) movie still: closeup — A dark, dimly lit room filled with several people in the background. A woman in the foreground looks…Manderlay (2005) movie still: medium — A dark, dimly lit alleyway at night features the side of a delivery truck. A middle-aged man in a tan suit…Manderlay (2005) movie still: wide — An exterior night view shows a paved area framed by stone columns and fencing. Two vintage luxury cars are…Manderlay (2005) movie still: wide — A stone courtyard features tall pillars and an ornate iron gate at night. A lone figure stands in the center…Manderlay (2005) movie still: medium — The interior of a vintage car at night is dimly lit with high contrast. A man and a woman sit facing each…Manderlay (2005) movie still: medium — People gather in a dark, indistinct outdoor space at night. A woman in a fur-collared coat talks to a man…Manderlay (2005) movie still: wide — A long wooden table occupies a sparse and dimly lit interior space against darkness. Two men sit at the table…Manderlay (2005) movie still: wide — A dark, empty soundstage contains disconnected islands of furniture and props under pools of light. Several men…Manderlay (2005) movie still: wide — A large crowd of individuals stands in a dark outdoor setting at night. Everyone wears identical white robes…

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