The Melusinas at the Edge of the River (2023)

The memory of emigration from a contemporary perspective of a generation with a radically different relation to territories and displacements.

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As she goes through hills and rivers looking for Melusina, a mutant and legendary mermaid from the city of Luxembourg, where she grew up, the director talks to four women about their uncertain identities: what it is like to be an immigrant without being one, and to be a Luxembourgish without being one. A journey through memory in rainy weather. A search for ever-fragmented identities. An uncertain attempt at reconciliation. The memory of emigration from a contemporary perspective of a generation with a radically different relation to territories and displacements.

Director: Melanie Pereira
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Pedro Neves, Melanie Pereira
Editing: Tomás Baltazar, Melanie Pereira
Production: Red Desert Films
Country: Luxembourg, Portugal
Language: English, Français, Deutsch, Letzeburgesch, Português
Original Language: pt

Keywords

identity crisis, double identity

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Melusinas at the Edge of the River about?
As she goes through hills and rivers looking for Melusina, a mutant and legendary mermaid from the city of Luxembourg, where she grew up, the director talks to four women about their uncertain identities: what it is like to be an immigrant without being one, and to be a Luxembourgish without being one. A journey through memory in rainy weather. A search for ever-fragmented identities. An uncertain attempt at reconciliation. The memory of emigration from a contemporary perspective of a generation with a radically different relation to territories and displacements.
Who directed The Melusinas at the Edge of the River?
The Melusinas at the Edge of the River was directed by Melanie Pereira.
Who stars in The Melusinas at the Edge of the River?
The Melusinas at the Edge of the River stars Melanie Pereira.
How long is The Melusinas at the Edge of the River?
The Melusinas at the Edge of the River has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is The Melusinas at the Edge of the River?
The Melusinas at the Edge of the River is a Documentary film.
Where was The Melusinas at the Edge of the River produced?
The Melusinas at the Edge of the River was produced in Luxembourg, Portugal.