The Danish provocateur Lars von Trier is at it again. The director of the tear inducing Breaking the Waves and Dancer in the Dark and the anti-American Dogville and Manderlay has moved on larger topics, specifically the Antichrist:

Lars von Trier’s next film will be called Antichrist. The story concerns a couple retreating to a cabin in the woods to recover from the death of their child. Filming on Antichrist begins this summer in Germany, where the film’s producers secured funding. This marks the first time that Von Trier will work in Germany. [Guardian]

Even though his films are always controversial, they always ignite discussion on topics that need more time in the media, like misogyny, sexism, violence, greed and faith.

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