Review of Melancholia (2011) by Eric Kohn for Indiewire — 24 Oct 2011

Melancholia hovers in ambiguity with riveting aesthetic prowess.

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This review of Melancholia (2011) was written by Eric Kohn and published by Indiewire on 24 Oct 2011.

Melancholia has generally received positive reviews.

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