Through fine acting and an intriguing plot, Dogville addresses the tension between mercy and justice when it comes to dealing with evil. The film also examines the reality of the inner condition of people, namely, the focus on self. There are a few scenes of rape that, while involving little violence and nudity, are sadistic and dark. And there are a few crudities and two occurrences of profanity. Overall, the film paints a dark picture of the human soul. Due to brief nudity, brutal and cruel violence including rape and forced prostitution, and a tone of depressing hopelessness, Dogville is not family-friendly and should be seen only by adults.