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.
Director: Lone Scherfig
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: November 8, 2002
Filmori Rating: 3.1/5 (6 ratings)
Cast
- Jamie Sives - Wilbur
- Adrian Rawlins - Harbour
- Shirley Henderson - Alice
- Lisa McKinlay - Mary
- Mads Mikkelsen - Horst
- Julia Davis - Moira
- Susan Vidler - Sophie
- Lorraine McIntosh - Ruby
- Gordon Brown - Wayne
- Mhairi Morrison - Claire
Screenplay
- Anders Thomas Jensen (Screenplay)
- Lone Scherfig (Screenplay)
Music: Joachim Holbek
Cinematography: Jørgen Johansson
Editing: Gerd Tjur
Production: Les Films du Losange, Nordisk Film Denmark, Scottish Screen, TV 2, The Glasgow Film Fund
Country: Denmark, France, United Kingdom, Sweden
Language: English
Original Language: da
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Battle with Depression and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Reflections on Life and Death
Keywords
dying and death, depression, suicide, sibling relationship, bookshop, unsociability, love triangle, glasgow, scotland, optimism, suicide attempt, cleaning lady, dead wish, single, cancer, hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself about?
- 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.
- Who directed Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself?
- Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself was directed by Lone Scherfig.
- Who stars in Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself?
- Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself stars Jamie Sives, Adrian Rawlins, Shirley Henderson, Lisa McKinlay, Mads Mikkelsen, Julia Davis.
- How long is Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself?
- Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself?
- Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself?
- Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself has a Filmori rating of 3.1/5 based on 6 ratings.
- Where was Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself produced?
- Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself was produced in Denmark, France, United Kingdom, Sweden.
- What are the themes of Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself?
- The themes of Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Battle with Depression and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Reflections on Life and Death.