Lars Von Trier Told Me
Good riddance to bad rubbish.
And by bad rubbish, I am talking about Danish director Lars Von Trier.
Danish director Lars Von Trier was expelled from the Cannes film festival on Thursday after remarks he made at a news conference, apparently in jest, in which he declared himself a Nazi and Hitler sympathizer.
“The festival’s board of directors … profoundly regrets that this forum has been used by Lars Von Trier to express comments that are unacceptable, intolerable, and contrary to the ideals of humanity and generosity that preside over the very existence of the festival,” the festival said in a statement.
“The board of directors firmly condemns these comments and declares Lars Von Trier a persona non grata at the Festival de Cannes, with effect immediately.”
Is it just me, or does Van Trier look like the result of a one-night stand between Michael Moore and John Galliano? (perhaps with Mel Gibson watching).
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An Australian immigrant to Israel, Aussie Dave has been blogging since early 2003.Filed Under: General
I read that he added the "Von" to his name while in film school. Apparently that's code for "Heil."
He looks like the result of a necrophilia thing between Michael Moore and Theo Van Gogh.
At least Cannes did something. Better than the Academy Awards including Leni R.'s death in the annual list of film greats that passed that year.