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Lars von Trier

Danish film director and screenwriter (born 1956)

Lars von Trier is a Danish film director and screenwriter, widely known for a provocative and polarizing style. His most notable works include Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, Dogville, Melancholia and The Kingdom miniseries. He co-created the Dogme 95 movement with Thomas Vinterberg and co-founded the production company Zentropa.

Lars von Trier appears in 5 films in The Rerun, from 1996 to 2011. That includes 5 titles as director. Most of that work is in drama, sci-fi and horror. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: Udo Kier (4), Stellan Skarsgård (4), John Hurt (2), Charlotte Gainsbourg (2).

Known for

  • Breaking the Waves (1996), Director. Named among his most notable works.
  • Dogville (2003), Director. Named among his most notable works.
  • Melancholia (2011), Director. Named among his most notable works.

Movies

Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has Lars von Trier been in?
Lars von Trier appears in Melancholia (2011), Antichrist (2009), Dogville (2003), Dancer in the Dark (2000) and Breaking the Waves (1996) on The Remote.
When was Lars von Trier born?
Lars von Trier was born on 30 April 1956.

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