Melancholijne filmy science fiction i ocalenie w czasach rozpadu
Melancholic Science Fiction Movies and Survival in Times of Decay

Summary/Abstract: The article explores a variant of contemporary sci-fi cinema that intertwines themes ofutopia, catastrophe, and romantic love. The text focuses on visions of a high-tech worldthat poses a threat to the protagonists who function on its periphery. To reflect on themelancholic type of sci-fi film requires the analysis of characters who seek solace inemotional relationships. When the rupture in a scientistic project becomes a fact andthe failure of the progress ideology leads to annihilation, what only brings respite is therenewal of the memory of past happiness. Sitek considers the representation of twentyfirst-century science fiction art, which instead of heroic individualism, portrays the savingpower of memories, love, and momentary peace.

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