This is the paradox that confounds and infuriates most viewers: Melancholie der Engel is exquisitely beautiful. Marian Dora, who also serves as cinematographer, shoots on lush 16mm film, giving the picture a grainy, organic texture reminiscent of 1970s Euro-horror and the paintings of Francis Bacon.
Despite its grotesque content, the film is shot with a disturbing beauty. melancholie der engel aka the angels melancholy