Though he’s often branded as a provocateur, with some of his more brash, problematic comments, there’s no denying that Lars von Trier is one of the most unique voices in modern film. So, no matter what your thoughts are on his filmography, it’s sad to learn the filmmaker is now battling Parkinson’s disease.
According to Variety, Lars von Trier has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and will be limiting how much publicity he’s doing regarding the release of his upcoming series, “The Kingdom Exodus.” The new series is expected to arrive on MUBI later this year and is actually the third season of his series that he has been working on for decades. The new season tells the story of a sleepwalker named Karen who is on the hunt for answers in an attempt to save a hospital from doom.
Von Trier is probably best known for his film work, with titles such as “The House That Jack Built,” “The Antichrist,” “Melancholia,” and “Nymphomaniac.” Perhaps his most acclaimed feature is the Palme d’Ors-winning film, “Dancer in the Dark,” which stars Bjork. Each film seems to continue to push the boundaries of taste, asking its audience to go on darker and more upsetting journeys each time. He’s also known to make comments which offend folks, with his most infamous moment being when he said he “sympathized” with Adolf Hitler during a Cannes Film Festival press conference.
As for the future, it’s unclear what von Trier has planned. His production company, Zentropa, said the director is in “good spirits and is being treated for his symptoms.”
“The Kingdom Exodus” is expected to debut at this year’s Venice Film Festival, with a streaming debut on MUBI later this fall.
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