Lars von Trier

World Directors

by Jack Stevenson

With the international success of "Breaking the Waves" and "Dancer in the Dark", Lars von Trier has established himself as one of the most provocative and daring film directors. In this study, Jack Stevenson explores the achievements as well as the paradoxes of Lars von Trier.

Genres: Nonfiction

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Gebanuzo · Rating 3 out of 5]

El libro promete al principio indagar un poco más de lo que se ha hecho a lo largo de los tiempos sobre la vida del director Lars Von Trier, pero creo que al final se basa mucho en entrevistas viejas y demás contenido obsoleto, de cualquier manera la información está bien organizada, datos curiosos e importantes. Justo ahora después de leerlo no sé sí admiro más al director o lo encuentro algo arrogante, lo que sí es que me ha parecido interesante es saber los conflictos que se generan en sus rodajes, al parecer siempre terminan en situaciones semejantes, y también como no ha sido totalmente valorado e idolatrado por su propios país.

[Justin Decloux · Rating 3 out of 5]

An all-around look at the film the career of Lars Von Trier that doesn't get bogged down in film analysis. I had no idea that none of his films made any money. His company Zentropa, and the co-founder, sure are massive D-Bags.

[Laylay l · Rating 2 out of 5]

ne kadar mal oldugunu biliyordum gene de okuyayım dedim kıhkıh

[Matt Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great blow-by-blow description of a very particular and rebellious filmmaker. Actually it's quite a dry account, somewhat like von Trier, detailing his career steps and eccentricities in ways which can cause one to chuckle along or wince along, as the case may be, with the trip. Filled with illustrative events, how the "von" came about in his name, the short films he made, and up to and including Dancer in the Dark. Also interesting to hear about the studio, Zentropa, and von Trier's unflagging partner in that venture, Peter Albaek-Jensen. Worth reading for the fan wanting to get somewhat more acquainted with the man.

[Elchin Taghiyev · Rating 4 out of 5]

entrance to Trier's "experimentalist" world. it is more than a bio for a director. not like other bio books. you can find very "personal" details from his first film "The Element of Crime" till "Dogville". there is also detailed information about "Dogme 95".

[Diána M G · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book is somehow well-written, but about a quarter through I realised I just don't wanna know about von Trier. And then I had to push it through till the end, ugh.