Manderlay
2005 · Movie · NR · 139 min · ★ 6.9
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.
Also known as The Film 'Manderlay' as Told in Eight Straight Chapters
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Details
- Years
- 2005
- Release date
- 2005-06-03
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 139 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (405 votes)
Themes
- southern usa
- slavery
- plantation
- sequel
- contract
- race
- duringcreditsstinger
- emancipation
- employment
- racial equality
Awards & recognition
- European Film Award — Best Production Designer · 2005 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Composer · 2005 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Cinematographer · 2005 · nominated
Cast & crew
Bryce Dallas Howard
as Grace Margaret Mulligan
Isaach de Bankolé
as Timothy
Danny Glover
as Wilhelm
Willem Dafoe
as Grace's Father
Michaël Abiteboul
as Thomas
Lauren Bacall
as Mam
Jean-Marc Barr
as Mr. Robinsson
Geoffrey Bateman
as Bertie
Virgile Bramly
as Edward
Ruben Brinkman
as Bingo
Directed by Lars von Trier