This weekend we’re showing MELANCHOLIA, a very strange and very beautiful film…if you’re in Detroit, you might want to check it out Sunday (2/17) at 3 p.m. at Ponyride, 1401 Vermont in Corktown đ
We wonât lie, weâd never seen Lars von Trierâs Melancholia on a big screen before. While the director is understandably controversial, thereâs no disputing that he made a beautiful film. We really want more people to see this movie, hopefully the screen caps below will help convince you to stop by Ponyride tomorrow (Sunday, February 16)) at 3 p.m.
Like Peter Greenaway with The Draughtsmanâs Contract and Lech Majewski with The Mill and The Cross, among others, von Trier draws from painting for Melancholiaâs lighting and compositions. Just one example is John Everett Millaisâ Ophelia,
For more on the look of Melancholia, check out this fascinating clip from the filmmakers, including cinematographer Manuel Alberto Claro:
Paula's Cinema Club 