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Cannes it be true?
This is a very enjoyable, well researched book.Any fan of Lars von Trier will enjoy reading this even if it means re-reading information they may have come across in the past.Though the Cannes film festival has been a repeated rite of passage for the director, this book obsessively follows von Trier's relationship with the festival as if it were the only event that mattered in his career.Nevertheless, Stevenson does go to great lengths to cover all aspects of von Trier's life, professional and personal in equal measure.
Overall, this is an excellent book that provides a witty, insightful view into the mind of a very important artist. ... Read more

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With six entries at the Cannes Film Festival thus far, Lars von Trier has been a Cannes award winner four times. Without question, he is the most intriguing film director to emerge in Denmark since the days of his great mentor in spirit Carl Theodor Dreyer. A relentless visionary, von Trier (b. 1956) has succeeded not only in realizing his projects but also in managing to gather substantial audiences to his films. Breaking the Waves (1996) made him a well-known figure to American audiences, as did Dancer in the Dark (2000), winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes.

His work on the groundbreaking TV series The Kingdom (1994-97) made him a household name in Denmark. He has continued to stir controversy for his polarizing views on the characters and subject matter of his films, as well as for his film technique. Media attention reached its peak when von Trier created Dogme 95, a movement dedicated to the "Vow of Chastity," which strips cinema of its artifice, flash, and polish.

Rather than being strident or shrill, however, these collected interviews reveal the Danish filmmaker to be impish, forthright, witty, sometimes infuriating, and deeply committed to the possibilities of cinema. The conversations in this collection trace his development from the structured, image-obsessed formalist of The Element of Crime (1984) and Europa (U.S. title Zentropa, 1991) to the control-shunning game master of the 1990s.

Most of these interviews, two previously unpublished, are translated into English for the first time. They begin in 1968, when von Trier was the lead actor in a children's TV series, and end in 2001. Von Trier speaks of his visions, ideals, dislikes, and technical experimentations, of his conception of actors, his childhood, his phobias, and of his views on religion and his ill-fated female protagonists. His style in conversation is relaxed and honest, his mood affirmative and passionate.

Jan Lumholdt is a freelance journalist in Stockholm. He is a former editor of Cinema, and his work has been published in Film International and Film Comment, as well as in Danish, German, and Swedish periodicals. ... Read more

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Required Reading
The latest title in the ongoing University of Mississippi Conversations With Filmmakers series complies interviews with noted director and enfant terrible Lars Von Trier. This book is a fine addition to any film library, and shows us a great deal about Von Trier. It stops with "Dancer In The Dark" and does not cover "Dogville." As of yet, the U of M press does not issue revised or updated editions of their books, so do not expect to see a second edition. Otherwise, this book does well in digging up obscure interviews (several never published before and others translated from the original language for the first time)and establishing a solid chronology to work with. The book even contains an interview with Von Trier when he was a young child actor (the lead role, of course) on a popular television show.

It makes one happy to see the University of Mississippi press publishing this volume on a truly unique filmmaker, as opposed to pretentious bourgeois "mainstream" directors like Quentin Tarantino and Stephen Soderbergh (both who hold titles in the collection-- how regretful). One learns through reading Von Trier's philosophy on filmmaking that he is indeed a great thinker. ... Read more

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Written with humor and insight, this mixture of history, analysis, and reportage sheds fascinating insider light on the eight-year-old Dogme film movement, examining the subject from multiple perspectives. Covered in detail is Dogme's genesis, when, in 1995, Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier, acclaimed director of Breaking the Waves and Dancer in the Dark, and three fellow Danish directors swore to reject the norm of slick, emotionally manipulative, high-concept, and bombastic movie productions. Explained is the Dogme95 philosophy, which entails a return to basic filmmaking through the use of natural lighting and handheld cameras, and the refusal to use special effects, soundtracks, and movie sets. The films and filmmakers of the Dogme movement are discussed, including Thomas Vinterberg (The Celebration), Harmony Korine (Julien Donkey-Boy), Lone Scherfig (Italian for Beginners), and Susanne Bier (Open Hearts). Dogme's debt to previous film waves is explored, as is the impact Dogme has had on current trends in cinema and on today's young filmmakers. ... Read more

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great overview of Dogme 95 movement
This book is a great, in-depth look at the Dogme 95 movement. It's the first book I've seen that attempts to cover most of the Dogme films, as well as precursors to the Dogme movement (Godard, Warhol, etc). Jack Stevenson does a great job keeping it interesting, and keeping his perspective on the whole thing too. It's fun to read about the more well-publicized Dogme films like The Celebration and The King is Alive, as well as lesser known but worthy efforts such as Resin and The Sparkle Room. This book makes me want to track down a bunch of films. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in Dogme (or Lars von Trier, or indie film in general). ... Read more

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Chapters: Lars Von Trier, Thomas Vinterberg, Bille August, Erik Balling, Nils Malmros, Anna Karina, Alice O'fredericks, August Blom, Lau Lauritzen, Jr., Bodil Ipsen, Jørgen Leth, Carl Theodor Dreyer, Lau Lauritzen Sr., Benjamin Christensen, Emanuel Gregers, Henning Carlsen, Lone Scherfig, Christoffer Boe, Grete Frische, Sven Methling, Pernille Fischer Christensen, Tao Nørager, Jonas Elmer, Jesper Høm, Peter Elfelt, Anders Morgenthaler, Olaf Fønss, Rie Rasmussen, Simon Staho, Paprika Steen, Anders Thomas Jensen, Axel Graatkjær, Asbjørn Andersen, Johan Jacobsen, List of Danish Film Directors, Carl Ottosen, Peder Pedersen, Mikael Salomon, Lisbeth Movin, Ebbe Langberg, Kristian Levring, Gabriel Axel, Per Fly, Katrin Ottarsdóttir, Natasha Arthy, Svend Methling, George Schnéevoigt, Peer Guldbrandsen, Hans-Henrik Krause, Carl Alstrup, Susanne Bier, Poul Bang, Knud Leif Thomsen, Bjarne Henning-Jensen, Annelise Reenberg, Gunnar Sommerfeldt, Jon Iversen, Edvin Tiemroth, Søren Kragh-Jacobsen, Nicolas Winding Refn, Annelise Hovmand, Axel Frische, Kim Sønderholm, Hella Joof, Finn Henriksen, Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt, Holger-Madsen, Viggo Larsen, Mikael Colville-Andersen, Morten Lindberg, Heiðrikur Á Heygum, Tomas Villum Jensen, Knud Vesterskov, Arne Weel, Klaus Pagh, Bob Ramsing, Astrid Henning-Jensen, Kaywan Mohsen, A. W. Sandberg, John Price, Fritz Magnussen, Christian E. Christiansen, Lisbeth Lynghøft, Ole Bornedal, Urban Gad, Laurits Munch-Petersen, Finn Aabye, Birger Larsen, Bent Christensen, Niels Arden Oplev, Ole Christian Madsen, Stellan Rye, Kaspar Rostrup, Pernille Rose Grønkjær. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 299. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Lars von Trier (Danish pronunciation: ; born Lars Trier; April 30, 1956) is a Danish film director and screenwriter. He is closely associated...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=17917 ... Read more

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Les achats comprennent une adhésion à l'essai gratuite au club de livres de l'éditeur, dans lequel vous pouvez choisir parmi plus d'un million d'ouvrages, sans frais. Le livre consiste d'articles Wikipedia sur : Dogville, Les Idiots, Manderlay, Antichrist, Dancer in the Dark, L'hôpital et Ses Fantômes, le Direktør, Europa, Breaking the Waves, Epidemic, Element of Crime, Images D'une Libération. Non illustré. Mises à jour gratuites en ligne. Extrait : Dogville est un film de Lars von Trier réalisé en 2003, avec entre autres, Nicole Kidman, Paul Bettany, Lauren Bacall, Stellan Skarsgård, James Caan. C'est une parabole utilisant un décor minimal pour raconter l'histoire d'une jeune fille, Grace, une fugitive se réfugiant dans la ville de Dogville. Le film est le premier de la trilogie intitulée USA-Land of Opportunities suivi de Manderlay (février 2005), et Washington (en préparation). Dogville a fait partie de la sélection officielle du festival de Cannes 2003. Le film est dédié à l'actrice Katrin Cartlidge morte en 2003. Elle a joué dans Breaking the waves, précédent film de Lars von Trier. L'histoire de Dogville est narrée par John Hurt en neuf chapitres et se déroule dans un décor minimal : Quelques murs et meubles sont placées sur scène, le reste étant simulé par des lignes blanches tracées par terre, ainsi qu'une légende pour certains objets. Par exemple, les groseilliers sont représentés par des cercles, et le texte "Groseilliers" est inscrit à côté. Si ce type de mise en scène est largement utilisé en théâtre noir , c'est la première fois qu'on peut en voir l'utilisation dans un film. Cette mise en scène a été choisie afin de porter l'attention sur les acteurs et l'histoire. Le film a été tourné à Trollhättan, en Suède. L'histoire de Dogville est racontée en neuf chapitres avec une brève description de chaque chapitre donnée avant sa diffusion. Dogville est une petite ville américaine située dans les Montagnes Rocheuses a...http://booksllc.net/?l=fr ... Read more

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Les achats comprennent une adhésion à l'essai gratuite au club de livres de l'éditeur, dans lequel vous pouvez choisir parmi plus d'un million d'ouvrages, sans frais. Le livre consiste d'articles Wikipedia sur : Niels Bohr, Søren Kierkegaard, Lars Von Trier, Georges Ier de Grèce, Einar Örn Benediktsson, Carl Theodor Dreyer, Torben Meyer, Kenneth Carlsen, Marguerite Ii de Danemark, Marcello Truzzi, Aage de Danemark, Alexandra de Danemark, Nicklas Bendtner, Anne-Marie de Danemark, Erling Mandelmann, Aage Niels Bohr, Brian Nielsen, Sven-Ole Thorsen, Jens Ferdinand Willumsen, Arne Jacobsen, Mikkel Kessler, Poul Nielson, Mads Mikkelsen, Villy Sørensen, Helle Sparre-Viragh, Osa Massen, Bertel Thorvaldsen, Henning Bendtsen, Victor Borge, Jens Fink-Jensen, Per Kirkeby, Dennis Rommedahl, Susanne Bier, Jørn Utzon, Jesper Christensen, Deepika Padukone, Claus Hjort Frederiksen, Auguste Bournonville, Svend Asmussen, Ejnar Dyggve, Sara Indrio, Karen Jespersen, Emil Aarestrup, Niels Wilhelm Gade, Nicolas Winding Refn, Theodor Philipsen, Gry Bay, Kurt Nielsen, Patrick Mtiliga, Mogens Ballin, Ib Glindemann, Alexandre de Wurtemberg, Sveinn Björnsson, Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard, Thomas Vinterberg, Asta Nielsen, Axel de Danemark, Nathaniel Wallich, Grete Heckscher, Erik Du Danemark, Charlotte Desmares, Sofie Castenschiold, Helge Rosvaenge, Rie Rasmussen, Jacob Holdt, Vilhelm Hammershøi, Helena Christensen, Robert Jacobsen, Olafur Eliasson, Hans Christian Gram, Mikael Salomon, Harald Hirschsprung, Connie Hedegaard, Georg Brandes, Antonio Jacobsen, Harald Lander, Jens Høyrup, Thomas Bartholin, Charles Schlee, Lone Scherfig, Kim Milton Nielsen, Lauritz Melchior, Peter Schaufuss, Frank Andersen, Wilhelm Johannsen, Hans Beck, Johann Peter Emilius Hartmann, Louise Rasmussen, Anders Morgenthaler, Vilhelm Wolfhagen, Camille Jones, Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Simon Malgo, Lucile Grahn, Else Alfelt, Henry Heerup, Christian Gotlieb Kratzenstein-Stub, Rudolp...http://booksllc.net/?l=fr ... Read more