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NEWS ABOUT: Lars Von Trier

Lars Von Trier stories: 4 news summaries
MOVIE REVIEW

 Brutal Antichrist a 
 Torture-Porn Nightmare 

It's von Trier's masterpiece, or misogynistic tripe

Oct 23, 09 8:20 AM CDT
(Newser) - Some critics call it a cinematic masterpiece, others say it's little more than a snuff film. But everyone agrees: Antichrist, the latest from Danish provocateur Lars von Trier, is unforgettable.
  • The film's scenes of brutal sex and violence are "undeniably shocking,"  writes Andrew O'Hehir of
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(Newser) - Michael Haneke’s The White Ribbon took the top prize at Cannes today, while Lars Von Triers’ controversial Antichrist was vindicated with a Best Actress award for Charlotte Gainsbourg, the AP reports. French film A Prophet won second place, with Fish Tank and Thirst tying for third. Christoph Waltz took... More »

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film • Quentin Tarantino • Cannes Film Festival • Palme d'Or • Lars Von Trier • Charlotte Gainsbourg • Inglourious Basterds • Michael Haneke

 Antichrist Shocks Cannes 

Controversial film drew gasps, boos

May 18, 09 8:14 AM CDT
(Newser) - Lars von Trier’s Antichrist quickly became the most talked-about film at Cannes, eliciting audience reactions that ran the gamut from laughter to applause to boos at its screening last night, Reuters reports. The film, which one critic called “offensive,” features graphic sexual mutilation and a talking fox,... More »

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entertainment • film • Cannes Film Festival • Lars Von Trier • Willem Dafoe • Jay-ZTV • Charlotte Gainsbourg

 Basterds Headlines Cannes 


Apr 23, 09 12:02 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Cannes Film Festival unveiled this year’s roster today, and it’s packed with regulars like Ang Lee, Pedro Almodovar, and Terry Gilliam, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Among the most buzzed-about selections is Inglourious Basterds, Quentin Tarantino’s violent World War II pic. Anticipation is also... More »

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