Lars von Trier
Writer | Director | Producer
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Filmography
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Known For
Dancer in the Dark Writer (2000) -
Breaking the Waves Writer (1996) -
Dogville Writer (2003) -
Known For
Melancholia Writer (2011) -
Director
The House That Jack Built (2018) -
Nymphomaniac: Vol. II (2013) -
Nymphomaniac: Vol. I (2013) -
Melancholia (2011)
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Dimension 1991-2024 (2010) -
Antichrist (2009) -
To Each His Own Cinema (2007) -
The Boss of It All (2006) -
Manderlay (2005) -
Dogville: The Pilot (2003) -
![The Five Obstructions]( "The Five Obstructions")
The Five Obstructions (2003) -
![Dogville]( "Dogville")
Dogville (2003) -
![D-dag - Den færdige film]( "D-dag - Den færdige film")
D-dag - Den færdige film (2001) -
![Dancer in the Dark]( "Dancer in the Dark")
Dancer in the Dark (2000) -
D-dag - Lise (2000)
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![D-dag]( "D-dag")
D-dag (2000) -
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![The Idiots]( "The Idiots")
The Idiots (1998) -
![The Kingdom]( "The Kingdom")
The Kingdom (1994-1997) -
![Breaking the Waves]( "Breaking the Waves")
Breaking the Waves (1996) -
Joachim Holbek: The Shiver (1994)
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The Teacher's Room (1994)
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Manu Katché: Change (1992)
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![Europa]( "Europa")
Europa (1991) -
Laid Back: Bet It on You (1990)
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Laid Back: Bakerman (1989)
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![Medea]( "Medea")
Medea (1988) -
![Epidemic]( "Epidemic")
Epidemic (1987) -
![The Element of Crime]( "The Element of Crime")
The Element of Crime (1984) -
Laid Back: Elevator Boy (1983)
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![Befrielsesbilleder]( "Befrielsesbilleder")
Befrielsesbilleder (1982) -
The Last Detail (1981)
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![Nocturne]( "Nocturne")
Nocturne (1980) -
![Menthe - la bienheureuse]( "Menthe - la bienheureuse")
Menthe - la bienheureuse (1979) -
The Orchid Gardener (1978)
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A Flower (1971)
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A Chess Game (1969)
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A Dead Boring Experience (1969)
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Good Night, Dear (1968)
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DirectorThe Trip to Squash Land (1967)
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Writer
![The House That Jack Built]( "The House That Jack Built")
The House That Jack Built (2018) -
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![Nymphomaniac: Vol. II]( "Nymphomaniac: Vol. II")
Nymphomaniac: Vol. II (2013) -
![Nymphomaniac: Vol. I]( "Nymphomaniac: Vol. I")
Nymphomaniac: Vol. I (2013) -
Selma Jezková (2011)
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![Melancholia]( "Melancholia")
Melancholia (2011) -
![Dimension 1991-2024]( "Dimension 1991-2024")
Dimension 1991-2024 (2010) -
![Antichrist]( "Antichrist")
Antichrist (2009) -
![The Early Years: Erik Nietzsche Part 1]( "The Early Years: Erik Nietzsche Part 1")
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![The Boss of It All]( "The Boss of It All")
The Boss of It All (2006) -
![Klovn]( "Klovn")
Klovn (2005) -
![Manderlay]( "Manderlay")
Manderlay (2005) -
![Dear Wendy]( "Dear Wendy")
Dear Wendy (2005) -
![Kingdom Hospital]( "Kingdom Hospital")
Kingdom Hospital (2004) -
Dogville: The Pilot (2003)
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![The Five Obstructions]( "The Five Obstructions")
The Five Obstructions (2003) -
![Dogville]( "Dogville")
Dogville (2003) -
![Dancer in the Dark]( "Dancer in the Dark")
Dancer in the Dark (2000) -
The Exhibited (2000)
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![The Idiots]( "The Idiots")
The Idiots (1998) -
![The Kingdom]( "The Kingdom")
The Kingdom (1994-1997) -
Marathon (1996)
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![Breaking the Waves]( "Breaking the Waves")
Breaking the Waves (1996) -
The Teacher's Room (1994)
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![Europa]( "Europa")
Europa (1991) -
Laid Back: Bet It on You (1990)
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Laid Back: Highway of Love (1990)
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![Medea]( "Medea")
Medea (1988) -
![Epidemic]( "Epidemic")
Epidemic (1987) -
![The Element of Crime]( "The Element of Crime")
The Element of Crime (1984) -
![Befrielsesbilleder]( "Befrielsesbilleder")
Befrielsesbilleder (1982) -
![Nocturne]( "Nocturne")
Nocturne (1980) -
![Menthe - la bienheureuse]( "Menthe - la bienheureuse")
Menthe - la bienheureuse (1979) -
The Orchid Gardener (1978)
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A Flower (1971)
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A Chess Game (1969)
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A Dead Boring Experience (1969)
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Good Night, Dear (1968)
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WriterThe Trip to Squash Land (1967)
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Actor
![Hollywood's Best Film Directors]( "Hollywood's Best Film Directors")
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![The Early Years: Erik Nietzsche Part 1]( "The Early Years: Erik Nietzsche Part 1")
The Early Years: Erik Nietzsche Part 1 Narrator (2007) -
![To Each His Own Cinema]( "To Each His Own Cinema")
To Each His Own Cinema The filmmaker (segment "Occupations") (2007) -
![The Boss of It All]( "The Boss of It All")
The Boss of It All Narrator (2006) -
![Klovn]( "Klovn")
Klovn Lars von Trier (2005) -
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![The Idiots]( "The Idiots")
The Idiots Interviewer (1998) -
Joachim Holbek: The Shiver (1994)
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![Europa]( "Europa")
Europa Jew (1991) -
![A World of Difference]( "A World of Difference")
A World of Difference Cab Driver (1989) -
![The Element of Crime]( "The Element of Crime")
The Element of Crime Schmuck of Ages (1984) -
![Nocturne]( "Nocturne")
Nocturne Masked Man Bashing Through Window (1980) -
![Kaptajn Klyde og hans venner vender tilbage]( "Kaptajn Klyde og hans venner vender tilbage")
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![Menthe - la bienheureuse]( "Menthe - la bienheureuse")
Menthe - la bienheureuse The Driver (1979) -
The Orchid Gardener Victor Morse (1978)
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ActorHemmelig sommer Lars (1969)
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Producer
![A Royal Affair]( "A Royal Affair")
A Royal Affair (2012) -
![The Erotic Man]( "The Erotic Man")
The Erotic Man (2010) -
![All About Anna]( "All About Anna")
All About Anna (2005) -
![Kingdom Hospital]( "Kingdom Hospital")
Kingdom Hospital (2004) -
![Visions of Europe]( "Visions of Europe")
Visions of Europe (2004) -
![South]( "South")
South (2004) -
![Kayaking on the Top of the World]( "Kayaking on the Top of the World")
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![Italian for Beginners]( "Italian for Beginners")
Italian for Beginners (2000) -
HotMen CoolBoyz (2000)
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Morten Korch - Ved stillebækken (1999-2000)
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Pink Prison (1999)
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Producer
![Constance]( "Constance")
Constance (1998) -
Soundtrack
![Idol]( "Idol")
Idol (2004) -
![The 73rd Annual Academy Awards]( "The 73rd Annual Academy Awards")
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![Dancer in the Dark]( "Dancer in the Dark")
Dancer in the Dark (2000) -
![Europa]( "Europa")
Europa (1991) -
Soundtrack
![Epidemic]( "Epidemic")
Epidemic (1987) -
Archive footage
![Unknown Movies]( "Unknown Movies")
Unknown Movies (2017) -
The Man Behind the Throne (2013)
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Samsung AACTA Awards (2012)
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![Breakfast]( "Breakfast")
Breakfast (2011) -
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Antichrist: Behind the Test (2009)
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Cinema mil (2005)
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Lars von Trier Anecdotes (2005)
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![Europa: The Faecal Location]( "Europa: The Faecal Location")
Europa: The Faecal Location (2005) -
Anecdotes from 'Europa' (2005)
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Words in Progress (2004)
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Archive footageÅret der gik 2003 (2003)
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Editor
![Epidemic]( "Epidemic")
Epidemic (1987) -
![Menthe - la bienheureuse]( "Menthe - la bienheureuse")
Menthe - la bienheureuse (1979) -
The Orchid Gardener (1978)
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A Flower (1971)
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A Chess Game (1969)
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A Dead Boring Experience (1969)
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Good Night, Dear (1968)
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EditorThe Trip to Squash Land (1967)
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Cinematographer
![The Idiots]( "The Idiots")
The Idiots (1998) -
![Menthe - la bienheureuse]( "Menthe - la bienheureuse")
Menthe - la bienheureuse (1979) -
The Orchid Gardener (1978)
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A Flower (1971)
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A Chess Game (1969)
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A Dead Boring Experience (1969)
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CinematographerGood Night, Dear (1968)
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The Trip to Squash Land (1967)
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Miscellaneous Crew
![A Royal Affair]( "A Royal Affair")
A Royal Affair (2012) -
![Les amours perdues]( "Les amours perdues")
Les amours perdues (2011) -
![Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself]( "Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself")
Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself (2002) -
Miscellaneous Crew
![Europa]( "Europa")
Europa (1991) -
![The Element of Crime]( "The Element of Crime")
The Element of Crime (1984) -
Camera and Electrical Department
![Manderlay]( "Manderlay")
Manderlay (2005) -
![Dogville]( "Dogville")
Dogville (2003) -
Camera and Electrical Department
![Dancer in the Dark]( "Dancer in the Dark")
Dancer in the Dark (2000) -
![Epidemic]( "Epidemic")
Epidemic (1987) -
![The Element of Crime]( "The Element of Crime")
The Element of Crime (1984) -
Second Unit Director or Assistant DirectorD-dag - Niels-Henning (2000)
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D-dag - Carl (2000)
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Second Unit Director or Assistant DirectorD-dag - Boris (2000)
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Composer
![Björk: I've Seen It All, Webeo Version]( "Björk: I've Seen It All, Webeo Version")
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Composer
![Björk Feat. Thom Yorke: I've Seen It All]( "Björk Feat. Thom Yorke: I've Seen It All")
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Music Department
![Dancer in the Dark]( "Dancer in the Dark")
Dancer in the Dark (2000)
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Did You Know
Trivia
Steven Spielberg offered him the chance to direct a film in America after he saw Europa (1991) but von Trier turned the script down.
Quotes
I don't think I tortured Nicole on Dogville (2003), but I know she said I was tough.
Trademark
The majority of his feature films have a female lead who experiences some form of transcendence after battling through harsh adversity.
Star Sign
Taurus
Personal Details
Born
Lars Trier
Copenhagen, Denmark
Height:
5' 7" (1.7 m)
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Frightening Filmmakers
Best Director Never Nominated for ''Best Director'' Oscar
Best XXI Century Directors
Lauren Bacall 1924-2014
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