How is Lars Von Trier's least sadistic film the WWII one?!
In 1945 Germany, following the end of World War II, Leopold Kessler, an American of German descent, is hired by his uncle as a sleeping car conductor on the Zentropa train line. Leopold's wish is to be neutral to the ongoing purges of loyalists by Allied forces and do what he can to help a hurting country, but ultimately finds himself being used by both sides.
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First LVT film I’ve seen that wasn’t one of his modern works. Interesting to see some of his stylistic approaches that he’s always had but to also see how much his work has evolved. My opinion on this film shifted depending on how I was looking at it. The prologue alone makes it clear this is meant to be more of an experience than a clear-cut story. You’re supposed to get lost in it, and at times I was. But whenever I went off track (get it cuz train haha lol) I was very uninterested. Would have been great to witness in a theatre!
Common questions
What is Europa about?+
In post-World War II Germany, an idealistic American of German descent takes a job as a train conductor on the Zentropa railway and slowly becomes entangled in political intrigue.
Who directed Europa?+
Europa was directed by Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier in 1991, winning the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
Has Europa won any awards?+
Yes, it won the Technical Prize and the Jury Prize at the 1991 Cannes Film Festival.
