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Director:
Emily Young
Writers:
Paulo Coelho (book)
Larry Gross (writer)
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Release Date:
2010 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
It wasn't until she decided to die, that Veronika found a reason to live more
Plot:
The story centers on Veronika, a woman in her mid twenties who appears to have everything: good looks... more | add synopsis
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Veronika Decides to Die Movie Trailer Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar
 (From ShockYa. 22 February 2009, 11:00 PM, PST)
Sarah Michelle Gellar has a death wish in her new film
 (From AfterEllen.com. 22 December 2008, 1:00 PM, PST)
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Cast

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Sarah Michelle Gellar ... Veronika

David Thewlis ... Dr. Blake

Jonathan Tucker ... Edward

Erika Christensen ... Claire

Melissa Leo ... Mari

Erica Gimpel ... Nurse White

Waleed Zuaiter ... Lecturer

Victor Slezak ... Gabriel Durant

Adrian Martinez ... Nurse #1

Florencia Lozano ... Dr. Thompson

Barbara Sukowa ... Mom
Matthew Cowles ... Old Fred

Rena Owen ... Nurse Josephine

Holter Graham ... Eric Grafton
Stuart Rudin ... Deluded Man Patient

Ward Horton ... Guy

Meg Gibson ... Pro-Pundit

John Farrer ... Old Fisherman

Rafael Sardina ... Nurse #2
Jill Marie Lawrence ... Female Nurse #1

Lisette Bross ... Work Colleague #3

Gregory Marcel ... Coffee Boy
Nicolette Hart ... Reporter
Victor Steinbach ... Dad

Jeff Applegate ... Anti-Pundit

Jessica Kaye ... Bartender

Tatiana Maher ... Veronika as 6 yr old

Al Roffe ... Superintendent

David Skeist ... Work Colleague #2

Amanda LaPergola ... Shouting Patient

Tania Santiago ... Work Colleague #1
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for some sexual content.
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Runtime:
Brazil:103 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Certification:
Brazil:16 | USA:R (certificate #44972) | Portugal:M/16 | South Korea:15
Filming Locations:
Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA more
Company:
Das Films more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Aidan Quinn and Bridget Fonda were considered for the roles of Mari and Dr. Blake (Dr. Igor in the novel). more
Quotes:
Veronika: [from trailer] After you decide that I'm depressed or whatever, you'll put me on meds right? more
Movie Connections:
Version of Veronika (2009) more

FAQ

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How does the author of the novel, Paulo Coelho, feel about the film?
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User Comments

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5 out of 5 people found the following comment useful.
Glorious!, 14 November 2009
10/10
Author: Tino85 from Sofia, Bulgaria

I just watched the movie at a film festival in Sofia, Bulgaria.

First of all the the music in the movie (especially when Veronika plays the piano) is very moving and really dragged me into the emotions of the scenes. It is so intense as if Veronika's inner world and feelings were my own.In my opinion Sarah Michelle Gellar did a great job conveying the personality of the character to the viewer.

Many people have read the book and I think that many will find the adaptation quite successful. As with other books made into movies, it is not as detailed as the original, but it is surely as intense and emotional.

As for criticism, somehow I find the role of the doctor somewhat secondary, there wasn't much interaction between the two of them. I was also a little surprised at how abrupt the movie ended at first, but as I think of it, a 30 minute ending would do more harm than good.

And the message is what is the most important part, it is something that all of us should be reminded about. And in contrast to other films with great messages, this one has a rich atmosphere that compels you to watch and watch and watch.

I guess more of Paulo Coelho's books will be made into movies, but I hope the adaptation is at least as good as this one.

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VOTE SMG FOR PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2010 davslayerx
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Music Veronika is playing? leossa
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