Nymphomaniac Volume II - Extended Director's Cut

About Nymphomaniac Volume II - Extended Director's Cut

The Extended Director's Cut of "Nymphomaniac Volume II" follows on from Volume I, telling the second half of the life story of Joe, a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac. A sex addict from a young age, Joe continues to explore her limits and push boundaries in this uncompromising and controversial film. Released in 2014, the Extended Director's Cut delves deeper into Joe's character, featuring explicit scenes and adding more depth to Joe's narrative.

Making / Production

"Nymphomaniac Volume II - Extended Director's Cut" was directed by Lars Von Trier, continuing his unconventional and edgy style of filmmaking. It was produced by Danish company Zentropa in collaboration with the European co-producers and involved a demanding production process due to its explicit nature and heavy character development.

Actors

• Charlotte Gainsbourg as Joe: In a raw and fearless performance, Gainsbourg explores the complexities and struggles of someone dealing with nymphomania.
• Stellan Skarsgård as Seligman: Skarsgård plays the sympathetic man who finds Joe and, through her story, battles his understanding of human nature.
• Willem Dafoe as L: Bringing his versatility to the role, Dafoe portrays the enigmatic L, a figure from Joe's past.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Von Trier continued his tradition of not attending premieres, as he did not turn up for the premiere of "Nymphomaniac Volume II" at the Venice Film Festival.
• This movie is the third part of Von Trier's "Depression Trilogy", following "Antichrist" and "Melancholia".

Awards

While "Nymphomaniac Volume II" did not win any awards, it was nominated for the Gold Hugo for Best International Feature at the Chicago International Film Festival.

Quotes

• "Perhaps the only difference between me and other people is that I've always demanded more from the sunset. More spectacular colours when the sun hit the horizon. That's perhaps my only sin." - Joe
• "My sexuality was my wind, my windmill. Sometimes even my own windmill. I'd been blaming men, accusing them for everything, but were they not innocent? A cocktail of stupidities, and desires, as I was." - Joe

Music, Soundtrack

• The haunting and atmospheric music, which adds to the intense emotion of the film, was expertly crafted by Von Trier's regular collaborator, Peter Albrechtsen.
• Notable tracks include "Born to Be a Lady" and "The Little Organ Book."