Lars von Trier, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Lars von Trier

Danish film director and screenwriter

Date of Birth: 30-Apr-1956

Place of Birth: Kongens Lyngby, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Profession: screenwriter, film director, film producer

Nationality: Denmark

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Lars von Trier

  • Lars von Trier (born Lars Trier; 30 April 1956) is a Danish film director and screenwriter with a prolific and controversial career spanning almost four decades.
  • His work is known for its genre and technical innovation; confrontational examination of existential, social, and political issues; and his treatment of subjects such as mercy, sacrifice, and mental health.Among his more than 100 awards and 200 nominations at film festivals worldwide, von Trier has received: the Palme d'Or (for Dancer in the Dark), the Grand Prix (for Breaking the Waves), the Prix du Jury (for Europa), and the Technical Grand Prize (for The Element of Crime and Europa) at the Cannes Film Festival. Von Trier is the founder and shareholder of the international film production company Zentropa Films, which has sold more than 350 million tickets and garnered seven Academy Award nominations over the past 25 years.

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