---
title: "Nymphomaniac: Vol. I"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/nymphomaniac-vol-i-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 258216
imdb_id: "tt1937390"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 118
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 3696
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Nymphomaniac: Vol. I (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/nymphomaniac-vol-i-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Nymphomaniac: Vol. I" is a film that revolves around the life of a woman who is brought home by a man named Seligman after fainting in an alley. The woman, who refers to herself as Joe, shares her life story with Seligman, detailing her experiences and relationships with numerous individuals. Joe's narrative is presented as a non-linear account of her life, focusing on her early years and her development into a woman with a complex and troubled past. In contrast to Joe's story, Seligman shares his own interests and hobbies, including fly fishing, reading about mathematical concepts, and listening to organ music. The film explores themes of identity, relationships, and the complexities of human experience through the conversations between Joe and Seligman.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A wounded woman recounts her complex life story to the man who rescued her."

### Why Watch
- compelling narrative structure
- intense character study

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains mature themes
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mature sexual themes and depictions of violence.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, introspective, candid

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo | Kanopy, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | BFI Player | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lars von Trier
- **Networks / Studios**: Zentropa Entertainments, Zentropa International Köln, Slot Machine

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Charlotte Gainsbourg** as *Joe*
- **Stellan Skarsgård** as *Seligman*
- **Stacy Martin** as *Young Joe*
- **Shia LaBeouf** as *Jerôme*
- **Christian Slater** as *Joe's Father*
- **Uma Thurman** as *Mrs. H*
- **Sophie Kennedy Clark** as *B*
- **Connie Nielsen** as *Joe's Mother*
- **Ananya Berg** as *Joe - 10 Years*
- **Jens Albinus** as *S*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It follows a woman named Joe who recounts her life experiences to a man named Seligman.

### Q: Who finds the woman in the alley?
A man named Seligman discovers her and brings her to his home.

### Q: What does Joe call herself?
She describes herself as a nymphomaniac.

### Q: What does Seligman discuss?
He shares details about his hobbies, including fly fishing, Fibonacci numbers, and organ music.

### Q: Is this the complete story?
This film is the first volume of the story.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*