Birthday: April 30, 1956
With a back-story (almost) as singular as his films, Danish director Lars von Trier was one of the most exceptional filmmakers to burst onto the international film scene in the 1990s. Unapologetically confident in his artistry and an unabashed provocateur, von Trier could kick up a fuss about his behavior, but his stylistic brio, extreme narratives, and ability with actors prevented such ...more- 2000
- Jameson People's Choice Award
- Best European Director
- Dancer in the Dark
- win
- 2000
- Independent Spirit Awards
- Best Foreign Film
- Dancer in the Dark
- win
- 2000
- Golden Globe
- Best Original Song
- Dancer in the Dark
- nom
- 2000
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie
- Best Song
- Dancer in the Dark
- nom
- 1996
- New York Film Critics Circle
- Best Director
- Breaking the Waves
- win
- 2007
- Erik Nietzsche: The Early Years
- Narrator
- 1991
- Zentropa
- The Jew
- 1987
- Epidemic
- The Film Director
- 1984
- The Element of Crime
- Schmuck of Ages
- 2009
- Antichrist
- Director
- 2009
- Antichrist
- Screenwriter
- 2007
- Occupations
- Director
- 2007
- Erik Nietzsche: The Early Years
- Screenwriter
- 2007
- To Each His Own Cinema
- Director








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