Lars von Trier
Lars von Trier (born Lars Trier; 30 April 1956) is a Danish film director and screenwriter. He is closely associated with the Dogme 95 collective, although his own films have taken a variety of different approaches. He is known for his female-centric parables and his exploration of controversial subject matter. Von Trier began making his own films at the age of 11 after receiving a Super-8 camera as a gift, and his first publicly released film was an experimental short called The Orchid Gardener, in 1977. His first feature film came seven years later, The Element of Crime, in 1984. As of 2010, he has directed a further 10 feature films, 5 short films and 4 television productions. He has been married twice and is currently married to Bente Frøge. Von Trier suffers periodically from depression, as well as various fears and phobias, including an intense fear of flying. As he himself once put it, "Basically, I'm afraid of everything in life, except filmmaking".
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Who is Lars von Trier?+
Lars von Trier is a Danish filmmaker and screenwriter known for his avant-garde sensibilities and as a co-founder of the Dogme 95 collective.
What is Lars von Trier known for?+
He is renowned for directing intense, provocative films such as Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, and Melancholia.
Which movement is he associated with?+
He co-founded the Dogme 95 manifesto with Thomas Vinterberg to promote minimalist and authentic filmmaking practices.
