Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself (2002)
“Meet a man dying to live”
The strange comedy film of two close brothers; one, Wilbur, who wants to kill himself, and the other, Harbour, who tries to prevent this. When their father dies leaving them his bookstore they meet a woman who makes their lives a bit better yet with a bit more trouble as well.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Lone Scherfig, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Jamie Sives, Adrian Rawlins, Shirley Henderson, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Jamie Sives
as Wilbur
Adrian Rawlins
as Harbour
Shirley Henderson
as Alice
Lisa McKinlay
as Mary
Mads Mikkelsen
as Horst
Julia Davis
as Moira
Susan Vidler
as Sophie
Lorraine McIntosh
as Ruby
Gordon Brown
as WayneMhairi Morrison
as ClaireAndrew Townsley
as DoctorCoral Preston
as JennyCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 111 min |
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