

Epidemic
1987-09-11 · 106 min · ★ 5.7
A filmmaker and a writer collaborate on a screenplay, in which an epidemic spreads about the whole world. Like the protagonist, they do not notice, that a real epidemic is developing around them.
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- Directors
- Lars von Trier
- Production companies
- Det Danske Filminstitut, Elementfilm A/S
- Countries
- Denmark
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 938
Top Cast
Lars von TrierLars von Trier / Dr. Mesmer
Niels VørselNiels Vørsel
Claes Kastholm HansenClaes Kastholm Hansen
Udo KierUdo Kier
Svend Ali HamannSvend Ali Hamann
Ole Ernst
Ib Hansen
Cæcilia Holbek Trier
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