Have yourself a merry little depression..

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''If one devalues rationality, the world tends to fall apart.'' 

Lars von Trier.

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As you may have heard we are now in 2012, meaning that this year is (possibly) the last that humankind will see, I assume it is sad news but here is a little hint to help you live it calmly and nicely:

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Melancholia, written and directed by Lars von triers, is the most beautiful way of ending the world.

This post-apocalyptic movie premiered in May 2011 at the 64th Cannes film festival where the principal actress -Kirsten Dunst- received the best actress Award. 

      From the very beginning of the film we are plunged into a majestic atmosphere of chaos. The movie open with a 8 minutes sequence shot in extreme slow motion, showing the main characters and spaces of the film as well as a planet approaching earth while Wagner's Tristan and Isolde is playing. 

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Here is the opening sequence for the curious ones

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This scene, in spite of its beauty and quality, set a general disturbing feeling that is going to last until the end. 

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The first part of the film narrates the celebration of a wedding, Justine (Kirsten Dunst)  is with her family and husband in her sister' s mansion, while the second part focus on the reaction of both sisters facing the end of the world slowly coming to them.

What I find the most brilliant in this movie apart from the performance of Kirsten Dunst is the calmness of all characters. A striking calm that soothe you while earth is going to disappear.

Indeed the original idea for the movie came during a therapy Lars von trier was attending for a depression, his therapist explained him that depressive people were generally more calm than others in stressfull situations because they already knew bad things would happen.

This is exactly what melancholia relates, unsetting stillness before the storm. 

In brief I strongly advise you to watch Melancholia. And if you don't do it for the poetic beauty or the outstanding performance of both actresses you can still watch this masterpiece of art for the reason that, in some paradoxical way, this film help you considering the simple fact that you are still alive.. 

until the end of this year of course..

Comments

[Myriam]

I was meant to watch it a couple of weeks ago... i'll definitely do!