Melancholia by Lars Von Trier poster
"A stunning string of apocalyptic images grace the prologue, unforgettable against Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde. Lifeless birds fall from the heavens, a horse falls back in slow motion, a bride wades through mangled tendrils; finally, a blue planet smashes into Earth—shattering the atmosphere." -J.W.
"Naturally, Melancholia begins with the end of the world."
Visual references, inspiration, and the strong religious connotations of the film.
