Lars Von Trier

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  • Birth Name: Lars Trier
  • Birth Place: Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 04/30/1956, Taurus
  • Profession: Director; screenwriter; actor
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Lars Von Trier Fast Facts:
  • Became enamored with filmmaking after receiving a Super-8 camera for his 11th birthday.
  • Was raised by nudist parents.
  • Born Lars Trier, he added the "von" as a tribute to director Erich von Stroheim.
  • Cofounded the Dogme 95 filmmaking movement, which employs use of hand-held cameras and natural light.
  • Made waves in the mainstream with the 1996 film Breaking the Waves.
  • Has a fear of flying.
  • Was banned from the 2011 Cannes Film Festival after he made controversial remarks about Hitler.
  • Lars Von Trier Relationships:
  • Inger Trier - Mother
  • Ulf Trier - Stepfather
  • Bente Froge - Wife
  • Caecilia Holbek - Ex-wife
  • Fritz Michael Hartmann - Father
  • Lars Von Trier Awards:
  • 2000 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Song) - Nominee
  • 2000 Cannes Film Festival: Palme d'Or - Winner
  • 1996 Cannes Film Festival: Grand Prix - Winner
  • 1991 Cannes Film Festival: Jury Prize - Winner
  • 2012 César Awards: Best Foreign Film - Nominee
  • 2012 David di Donatello Awards: Best European Film - Nominee
  • College:
  • University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; National Film School of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark (1983)
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