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Lars Von Trier

Lars von Trier (né Trier; 30 April 1956) is a Danish filmmaker, actor, and lyricist. Trier's career has spanned more than four decades and his works have gained notoriety for his trademarks including European frequent collaborators (particularly Jean-Marc Barr, Udo Kier and Stellan Skarsgård), different thematic trilogies, extreme cinema, mature subject matters, handheld camerawork, Rasmussen's costume design, genre and technical innovation, confrontational examination of existential, social, and political issues, and his treatment of subjects such as mercy, sacrifice, and mental health.Having garnered a reputation as a highly ambitious and polarizing filmmaker, he has been the subject of several controversies: Cannes, in addition to nominating and awarding his films on numerous occasions, once listed him as persona non gratacode: lat promoted to code: la for flippant Nazi remarks during an interview; depictions of graphic violence and unsimulated sex in some of his films have drawn criticism; and he has been accused of mistreating actresses during the filming process, including Björk and Nicole Kidman.Von Trier is the creator of the avant-garde filmmaking movement Dogme 95 alongside fellow director Thomas Vinterberg, as well as founder and shareholder of the Danish film production company Zentropa Films, which has sold more than 350 million tickets and garnered eight Academy Award nominations.

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