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OH NO! Another Lars Von Trier Film I Have to Watch!

posted 9 years ago by trescia-1
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I just discovered that this thing exists. Somehow, during the long nights in the Fortress of Pondering, I neglected to be informed that my favorite Nazi made another movie about disgusting humans. Now I have to review the damn thing. Lars is a Nazi, folks. He SAID he was a Nazi, he makes Nazi movies and HE IS A NAZI. I'm just curious as to how he protrays some aspect of Nazi mythology in this "film." Based on my past encounters with "Von" Trier's "art" I predict that 1) The movie will promote cultural primitivism. 2) The movie will promote noble death over mundane life. 3) The movie will promote the primacy of "race" (genotype) over the individual. 4) The movie will tirelessly point out the "fact" that human beings are soul-less meatbags that possess nothing but DNA and willpower.

How close am I? Pretty close?

[–] AliensProbedMe 9 years ago

This is the first film of his that I've seen, and I was not aware of any of his beliefs before reading your post so here goes.. To answer your question
1) kind of
2) kind of
3 no
4 kind of

I visited the boards for this because in my opinion this is a great movie. It is definitely "artsy". It is shot beautifully, and some of the scenic shots are wonderful. It seems as though you'll hate it given your thoughts but maybe give it a shot? And I'll leave you with a question to consider: If you were made aware that Michaelangelo was a terrible human being, would his art be any less impressive to you?

[–] taran-rod 8 years ago

"And I'll leave you with a question to consider: If you were made aware that Michaelangelo was a terrible human being, would his art be any less impressive to you?"

Thank you.

[–] taran-rod 8 years ago

You shouldn't watch Lars' movies if you obviously can't appreciate them. This guy has more tallent than most of the directors that hollywood has. Just because it's controversial doesn't make it bad. As for the claim that he's a nazi, well, generally I judge an artist by the work he does, not his personal life. He went trough a huge depression and almost gave up directing, so yeah for sure he has serious mental issues. But, he has tallent and tallent is needed in this business.

Jonnhy Depp is a total sociopath and still people of all ages love him. And of course I love me my Jonnhy!