Melancholia

Information

Length

2h15

Language

English

Audience

Adults
Young adults

Type

French subtitles

Type of activity

Film

Mode

In Person

Paid entry

June 6-9, 2026

SYNOPSIS

As a planet hurtles toward a collision course with Earth, two sisters (Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg) cope with the approaching doomsday in different ways

Programmer’s note

Lars von Trier’s Melancholia occupies a place between L’année Dernière À Marienbad and Solaris in the series, feeling like an homage to both. Its mise-en-scène, score, cinematography, and themes create a hypnotic, otherworldly experience, capped off with one of Kirsten Dunst's most visceral performances.

As part of the Surrealist Saturdays Series
Following the popularity of last year’s series exploring surrealism in cinema, presented as part of the exhibition Worlds of Wonder: The Surrealist Journey of Alan Glass at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Cinéma du Musée presents a continuation of the series from February 21 to July 7.

This selection of 10 feature films explores the porous boundaries between conscious and unconscious, where time folds in on itself and everyday objects take on an unsettling life.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Language: Original English version with French subtitles
Director: Lars von Trier
Year: 2011
Lenght: 137 min

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