Kirsten Dunst is one of the most successful actresses of her generation. She began her career at an early age, as a child model. Shortly thereafter, Dunst made his first step into film with a role in the short film “Oedipus Wrecks,” by Woody Allen. From that moment on, her presence became constant in productions of different genres, from teen comedies to acclaimed dramas.
In August 2019, Dunst received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was also nominated for four Golden Globes, for both film and television roles, and an Oscar for best supporting actress for “Attack in the Dogs.”
How about we remember the great films of Kirsten Dunst’s career? Below we list 10 of her best works in cinema.
Kirsten Dunst: the best films
Kirsten Dunst was about 11 years old when she played the vampire Cláudia in the hit “Interview with the Vampire”. Her ability to handle complex monologues and play a character with the body of a child but an adult mind earned her critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Furthermore, Dunst stars alongside other big names in cinema: Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Christian Slater, Antonio Banderas and Stephen Rea. The film is directed by Neil Jordan (“Betrayed by Desire”).
The plot follows an interview that Louis de Pointe du Lac (Pitt) gives to a journalist (Slater) in the late 20th century. Louis claims to be a vampire and recounts his journey starting in the 18th century.
Kirsten Dunst achieved international fame thanks to her portrayal of Mary Jane Watson in the Spider-Man film trilogy directed by Sam Raimi.
The culmination of the trilogy was “Spider-Man 2,” in which Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) faces the villain Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina) and an existential crisis.
The drama “Attack of Dogs” received praise from specialized critics and obtained several nominations, as well as some statuettes, at the main awards. The film was named one of the best of 2021 by the American Film Institute and won an Oscar for best director.
The film was directed by Jane Campion and, in addition to Kirsten Dunst, stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee. Dunst received acclaim for her performance and received a few awards, as well as an Oscar nomination.
Set in the 1920s, the plot follows a gruff farmer (Cumberbatch) who comes into conflict with his brother’s (Plemons) new wife (Dunst) and her son (Smit-McPhee).
Dunst is the protagonist of this teen comedy which received good critical reception upon its release and has now become a cult classic. The work spawned a franchise with a series of direct-to-video sequels.
The film is directed by Peyton Reed (director of the “Ant-Man” films) and also stars Eliza Dushku, Jesse Bradford and Gabrielle Union.
The film follows the preparation of a cheerleading team led by Torrance Shipman (Dunst) for a national competition.
This hilarious comedy directed by Joe Dante (“Gremlins”) about sentient dolls has gained cult status over the years. A teenage Kirsten Dunst stars alongside a young Gregory Smith in this satirical venture into capitalism and militarism.
The plot follows two enemy toy lines who wreak havoc after gaining consciousness after receiving a military chip from a company that wants to make more realistic toys.
Directed by Peter Bogdanovich, “The Cat’s Meow” is based on true events involving a mysterious crime from classic-era Hollywood.
The plot concerns the mysterious death of film producer Thomas Ince, which occurred in 1924 during a weekend aboard the yacht of communications magnate William Randolph Hearst.
Kirsten Dunst plays silent film star Marion Davies, Hearst’s (Edward Herrmann) lover. Tracing the speculation surrounding Ince’s (Cary Elwes) death, the film follows the other notable people present who were on board: Charlie Chaplin (Eddie Izzard), social columnist Louella Parsons (Jennifer Tilly) and writer Elinor Glyn (Joanna Lumley ).
This comedy directed by Andrew Fleming offers a hilarious retelling of one of the biggest political scandals in US history: Watergate. A young Kirsten Dunst stars in the production alongside another actress who, years later, would establish herself as one of the biggest names in Hollywood: Michelle Williams.
In the plot, two naive teenagers accidentally witness a secret action involving the president of the United States. To keep them under surveillance, President Richard Nixon decides to hire them as official White House dog sitters.
Director Sofia Coppola took a pop and stylized approach in this film which portrays the life of Queen Marie Antoinette. Kirsten Dunst plays the infamous queen.
The plot follows her arrival at the French court as a young Austrian princess, her rise as queen of France, and finally her downfall during the French Revolution.
The cast also includes Jason Schwartzman, Steve Coogan, Judy Davis, Rip Torn and Asia Argento.
Drama directed by the controversial Danish Lars Von Trier, “Melancholia” addresses issues such as depression and family relationships.
The film was well received by critics in general and the performance of Kirsten Dunst, who stars in the film, was highlighted as its strong point, earning her the Best Actress award at the 64th Cannes Film Festival.
The plot revolves around two sisters, Justine (Dunst), who suffers from chronic depression, and Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg), and their reactions to the announcement of the imminent collision of a planet called Melancholia with Earth.
The Virgin Suicides (1999)
Director Sofia Coppola’s first film, “The Virgin Suicides,” is set in the 1970s and follows the story of five sisters living in a conservative and restrictive family in the suburbs of Detroit.
Kirsten Dunst has a leading role in the film, which also stars James Woods, Kathleen Turner, AJ Cook, Josh Hartnett, Scott Glenn, Michael Paré, Jonathan Tucker and Danny DeVito in supporting roles.
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