"Dogville"
2003
Directed by Lars von Trier

Nicole Kidman is on the run in Depression-era America. She takes refuge in a small mining town. Sanctuary is short-lived, though, as the town slowly turns on her. Using the barest essentials - a minimalist set on a near-blank soundstage with few props, von Trier masterfully evokes the beauty, horror and rage born from her stay and creates a powerful statement on man's lack of humanity. Also stars Paul Bettany, Stellan Skarsgard, Lauren Bacall, Blair Brown, Patricia Clarkson, Jeremy Davies, Ben Gazzara, Chloe Sevigny and Philip Baker Hall, with narration by John Hurt. English language.  177 minutes.