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The Angels' Melancholia (2009)

Original title: Melancholie der Engel

NC-17 · 2009-05-01 · 2h 44m · DE
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The Most Controversial Movie Ever Made.

A dark secret connects Katze and Brauth, two middle aged men. Katze has the clue that his end is near. The two friends meet again after years to share their last days in the old house where everything happened a long time ago. With three women they met on their way, the atmosphere begins to recur a second time. When Heinrich, an old artist, decides to attend after all, the friends have their last chance to renew and cut with the history and to settle an old score. In the melancholy of the near end, Katze passes again all the situations in his life. In the hour of death, he’s not alone anymore. His body is gone and his soul stays back in the same place where his destiny and fulfillment occurred.

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Zenza RaggiZenza RaggiBrauthCarsten FrankCarsten FrankKatzeJanette WellerJanette WellerMelanieBianca SchneiderBianca SchneiderBiancaPatrizia JohannPatrizia JohannAnja S.Pietro MartellanzaPietro MartellanzaHeinrichMargarethe von SternMargarethe von SternClarissaUlli LommelUlli LommelKatze as AngelMarc AntonMarc AntonMönchTobias SickertTobias SickertGroßer MannJens GeutebrückJens GeutebrückPriestMartina AdoraMartina AdoraNovizin

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Genre affinityThriller · Fantasy · DramaNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference730571Actor preference480367 · 323834 · 480368

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Frequently asked questions about The Angels' Melancholia

What is The Angels' Melancholia about?

A dark secret connects Katze and Brauth, two middle aged men. Katze has the clue that his end is near. The two friends meet again after years to share their last days in the old house where everything happened a long time ago. With three women they met on their way, the atmosphere begins to recur a second time. When Heinrich, an old artist, decides to attend after all, the friends have their last chance to renew and cut with the history and to settle an old score. In the melancholy of the near end, Katze passes again all the situations in his life. In the hour of death, he’s not alone anymore. His body is gone and his soul stays back in the same place where his destiny and fulfillment occurred.

How long is The Angels' Melancholia?

The Angels' Melancholia has a runtime of 164 minutes.