Your perception of this film and your emotional/mental predisposition

yes & yes

Yes and Yes. Excellent question, btw.

I'm on Anti depressants... I like this film because for me the sense of dread was just very well done. It's one of the most blatant films i've ever seen. How do people react when the world ends? Its almost a horror film for me. Almost immediately at the start of the film you could get the sense of impending doom and it just stuck throughout the film. It's relatable as well since again - Anti Depressants. Even at that though I just immediately related to the sense of an impending disater. I can also understand the MC's 'not caring about her death' and handling the planet collision better than her sis. I would NEVER kill myself, nor do I want to die.

But sometimes I feel like lifes not worth it and that it'd be easier to just be dead. - Some people believe she was ok with dying. She was not ok with dying....not completely. There is always the fear of death, i'm scared ****less of death(Took an experience to find that out for myself, what real fear is like). But again, i'm sure any other depressed person can tell you sometimes it would seem easier to die than to just live for the sake of living, with only a minute amount of joy or happiness every once in a while and the rest of the time just not liking life.

Em...yer, back to film haha, yeah, these type of disasters have always interested and scared me. Gamma Ray bursts, Asteroids, Black holes, megaquake, supervolcano. I can just imagine how horrible it would be to see a 500 meter Tsunami coming towards you and all you can do is stand there uselessly as your life is taken away . I think this portrayed that potential disaster realistically. There is no joy to be had at the end of the world. It will suck when it happens, alot of movies with these disasters fail to depict just how ****ing bad it would suck imo and melancholia just hit the spot with it. Also the song in it is extremely powerful for the type of emotions the film is trying to pull out. It has that 'epic' sci fi feel along with being wholeheartedly saddening. Also the sound effect of the planet, that little hum as it approaches just to let you know you can't ignore it. It's there, it's coming and there's nothing you can do about it. You can here the monster in the sky as it approaches

I didn't see this film as having much to do with depression as an illness, but for the very beginning. To me, it's more about how people handle challenges. I absolutely loved how each character developed throughout the story. One, weak and self centered, then strong and content. Another, the strong caretaker and by the end, falling to pieces. I loved the scene where she tells her sister what a stupid idea it was to have wine on the lanai as the world comes to an end. That would have been something I would have said. Bury your head in the sand, if you want to, it will change nothing.

To see these changes wax and wane like Melancholia did itself, was fascinating. As I watched, I wondered how I might react in the same position. This film makes me think, still. I loved it. There was only one thing that I did not like about it. When Kirsten's character made the comment about her "knowing" that we were alone. This was clearly meant to appeal to the many superstitious and irrational thinkers in the viewing audience. At least they didn't bring up religion, that would have ruined it for me.

1. Yes

2. I would also say yes.

1. Yes, it's one of Lars' best.

2. "I sometimes confuse melancholy with depression." But I am a manic depressive/bipolar with psychotic features, borderline personality disorder. Whether or not one agrees that the film is "about" depression. Melancholia is one of the BEST depictions of depression in the history of cinema. Dunst's behavior is, unfortunately, not far from my own when I'm having a manic episode of depression. From sleeping always, not wanting to bathe, acting selfish or childish, from food quite literally tasting "like ashes" (not that i've ever eaten ashes, but I've been in such a state that food and drink contain no flavor at all. Even the first half when this big joyous event has been put together for Justine, and yet she still can't seem to feel happy just "keeps smiling". A lot to relate too. Dunst pulled it off quite well.

Yes, it was hard to watch, yet I'd rate it high.

I'm prone to mild depression and anxiety. I watched this film when I felt quite relaxed, so it didn't depress me. I probably wouldn't handle it if I felt worse.

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i know how she felt. :/
having to smile or force yourself to smile, for other people.

but i dont like the movie it was kinda sad and i didnt get it really.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKAb-VOit0Q

1. I thought this was a wonderful film.

2. I have issues, mentally I mean. I'm prone to depression, melancholy and acts of addictive behaviour. A counselor once told me that addicts like to feel melancholy i.e. listen to sad songs, watch sad movies and generally feel a bit weepy. It's a very selfish emotion but then most addicts are selfish. It's full of woe and self pity. We love those things. This film didn't bring out those feelings for me so much as I felt a real sense of calm and understanding about it. It was engulfing in a cosy familiar way. Reassuring. It has been a while since a movie moved me like this one.