But in the end the afternoon was lovingly sunny... I walked with my Mum through the narrow streets of the Old Town, jumping around puddles. We had delicious coffee in our favourite cafe and went to see "Melancholia" in our favourite old cinema.
A few words about the movie... which became famous in an unfortunate way, because of the controversial behaviour of its creator during Cannes festival! Well, that I think is... Firstly, if my Mum, who has a great (and demanding!) taste in movies, said it was really good, then it means it was good indeed. Secondly, I don't need anyone to tell me if it was good or not, I know it! I have seen a masterpiece expressing human emotions, suffering, the inner battle with the demons of the mind and spirit. Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg are amazing, I think the award in Cannes should be given to both of them.
I don't want to write too much about the story itself, it is so worth seeing that I won't spoil this experience. I can only add, as a hint for those who are not sure if they want to see Lars von Trier's last picture, that there are a lot symbols and symbolic scenes, the music keeps the tension growing, and the camera is, as usual, used without the stand, which makes the pictures shaky, wobbly and blurred sometimes (as in all Dogma movies), and which to me makes the presented story even closer and more realistic... although it is so metaphorical at the same time!
Trailer?
And that was not all for the day!
In the evening, when the sun was still shining, we continued our walk together with my Dad and discussed the movie, ending up in the same favourite cafe to pamper ourselves with mouthwatering desserts and delicious tea...
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