Throughout the film, characters philosophize at length. They discuss the nature of God, the futility of morality, and the acceptance of one’s own destruction. In a crucial scene, Katze reveals that his illness is not just physical but spiritual. He seeks to conquer his fear of death by embracing the most taboo elements of life.
“No,” said Luziel.
Marian Dora (who also edited and scored portions of the film). Marian Dora and Carsten Frank. Melancholie der engel AKA The Angels Melancholy
It is often grouped with films like A Serbian Film or August Underground , though it is much more visually poetic and slower-paced. Throughout the film, characters philosophize at length