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In similar fashion, we have no explanation of the motive of the Kirsten Dunst's character to crash her own wedding too. And we have seen the slow-motioned flying objects in the prolongue already so I do not think Lars von Trier tried to save up financially. I think he tried to focus more on the emotional effect. The sight of the protagonists being swallowed ...

OK - just wanted to be brief with previous reply. I've re-posted my forum post here with a few mods to fix one error and supply context that was missing without prior threads: Analysis of Justine's story Synopsis: a bride and groom at their wedding reception in an exquisite setting. A pressured and confused bride makes what appears to be a devastatingly ...

I think your presumption that the film portrays realistic sci-fi may be misplaced. The extensive use of symbolism and prologue scenes suggest that it is allegorical. While I usually agree that having authentic situations or plausible science is important, in this film I found it easy to dismiss with that expectation. There is an analysis of the Justine ...

The first instance -- Justine's inability to cross the bridge -- represents how her depression limits her: she can't keep up with her depression-free sister. The second instance -- Claire's inability to cross the bridge -- represents how, in the long run, even Claire's freedom from depression can't save her. Unlike Justine, Claire has the desire to survive ...