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Lars von Trier

Lars von Trier

Director & actor · born 30 April 1956 · Copenhagen, Denmark

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.

Where to start: Dancer in the Dark (2000).

As director 36

As actor 51

TV shows 6

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Lars von Trier movie?

By viewer score, Dancer in the Dark (2000) at 7.8/10.

What are Lars von Trier’s most popular movies?

Melancholia, Nymphomaniac: Vol. I, Nymphomaniac: Vol. II.

How many movies has Lars von Trier made?

87 films on TMDB, 36 as director, 51 as actor.

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