Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself
Wilbur begår selvmord
“Meet a man dying to live”
Synopsis
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.
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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
Andrew Townsley
Doctor
Coral Preston
Jenny
Colin McAllister
Supervisor
Owen Gorman
Porter
Elaine MacKenzie Ellis
Suicide Patient 2
John Yule
Alan’s Father
Robert McIntosh
Taylor
Nick Smith
Dr. Robert McElung (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lone Scherfig
- Screenplay & Story
- Anders Thomas Jensen, Lone Scherfig
- Original Score
- Joachim Holbek
- Original Title
- Wilbur begår selvmord
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, France, United Kingdom, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Losange, Nordisk Film Denmark, Scottish Screen, TV 2, The Glasgow Film Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lone Scherfig
Anders Thomas Jensen, Lone Scherfig
Joachim Holbek
Jørgen Johansson
Gerd Tjur
Sisse Graum Jørgensen, Peter Aalbæk Jensen
Department Leadership Roster
Lone Scherfig
Director
Jørgen Johansson
Director of Photography
Gerd Tjur
Editor
Joachim Holbek
Original Music Composer
Sisse Graum Jørgensen
Producer
Anders Thomas Jensen
Screenplay
Lone Scherfig
Screenplay
Jette Lehmann
Production Design
Françoise Nicolet
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself
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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?
The principal cast of Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself includes Jamie Sives, Adrian Rawlins, Shirley Henderson, Lisa McKinlay, Mads Mikkelsen.
When was Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself released and how long is it?
Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself was composed by Joachim Holbek.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself?
Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).