Lars von Trier - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 30, 1956 |
|---|---|
| Age | 69 |
| Birthplace | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Lars von Trier's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Filmmaking, co-founding the Dogme 95 movement, directing influential and provocative films including 'Breaking the Waves,' 'Dancer in the Dark,' and 'Melancholia.' |
Intro
Lars von Trier is a Danish film director, screenwriter, and producer, known for his highly original and sometimes controversial work in international cinema. He is a co-founder of the Dogme 95 movement and has directed critically acclaimed films such as 'Breaking the Waves,' 'Dancer in the Dark,' and 'Melancholia.'
Early Life & Background
Lars von Trier was born Lars Trier in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was raised in a liberal and artistic environment by parents who were active in Denmark's Communist Party. He later added 'von' to his name as a nod to the tradition of famous filmmakers using aristocratic prefixes.
Career Highlights
- Co-founded the Dogme 95 avant-garde filmmaking movement with Thomas Vinterberg in 1995
- Won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for 'Dancer in the Dark' (2000)
- Received the Grand Prix at Cannes for 'Breaking the Waves' (1996)
- Directed notable films including 'Europa' (1991), 'Dogville' (2003), 'Antichrist' (2009), and 'Melancholia' (2011)
- Regarded as one of the most influential European auteurs of his generation
Trivia
- He added 'von' to his name while in film school, inspired by European film tradition.
- Lars von Trier has struggled with several phobias, including an intense fear of flying.
- He is known for making controversial statements and for pushing boundaries in both film content and style.
FAQs
People also ask
Lars von Trier is 69 years old.
Lars von Trier was born the 30 April 1956.
Copenhagen, Denmark.
On His Birth-Day
About April 30th, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 30, 1956, former Vice President and U.S. Senator Alben W. Barkley collapsed and died of a heart attack while delivering a speech at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.
- Day of the week: April 30th, 1956 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 UK song: No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton
- Popular movie: The Ten Commandments directed by Cecil B. DeMille
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