The director known for numerous films has fallen ill.
Lars von Trier at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018. Manfred Segerer
With a Danish film director With Lars von Trier, 66, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The matter is reported by a Danish film company in Zentropa’s announcement.
– Zentropa, in agreement with Lars von Trier, has decided to tell the public that Lars has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Von Trier is currently working The Kindom Exodus on a film called The press release wanted to put an end to the rumors floating around the filming about the director’s health.
– Lars is in a good mood and he is receiving treatment for his symptoms. Work to complete Kingdom Exodus continues as planned. The illness means that Lars will only participate in interviews on a limited basis before the premiere later this year. No other comments are given. Thank you for your understanding, the bulletin ends.
Von Trier has directed films, among other things Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, Dogville and Antichrist.