Lars von Trier

Known for his controversial and provocative style, Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier was born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1956 and has been actively directing films since 1977. Von Trier works primarily in the genres of drama and art-house, and some of his most renowned films include "Breaking the Waves", "Dancer in the Dark", and "Dogville", earning him numerous awards including the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. His authorial style is characterized by his use of the Dogme 95 manifesto which emphasizes simplicity in filmmaking and storytelling, resulting in raw and often emotionally harrowing films. Beneath the controversy and artistic bravado, Lars von Trier is a director who consistently pushes boundaries, challenging both his audiences and the cinematic status quo with each film he creates.