|
|
Article: von Trier, Lars
- Article from:
- International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers
- Author:
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2001 The Gale Group Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
von TRIER, Lars
Nationality:
Danish.
Born:
Lars Trier, Lyngby, 30 April 1956.
Education:
Studied Film Science at the University of Copenhagen, 1976
–
1979; Danish Film School (director), 1979
–
82.
Family:
Married 1) C
æ
cilia Holbek,1987 (divorced 1995); 2 children; 2) Bente Fr
ø
ge (1997), twins.
Career:
With Niels V
ø
rsel, established Element Film, 1986; established Element Film ApS, 1990; with Peter Aalb
æ
k Jensen, established Zentropa Entertainments, 1992.
Awards:
Cannes International Film Festival Grand Prix de Technique, Danish Film Critics Award (Bodil) for Best Danish Feature Film, Danish Film Academy Award (Robert) for Best Danish Feature ...