Lars von Trier was born on April 30, 1956 in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
About Lars von Trier

Lars von Trier is a director known for his films such as Europe, Nymphomaniac, The House of Jack or Melancholia.
Lars von Trier (born Lars Trier; 30 April 1956) is a Danish film director and screenwriter[4] with a prolific and controversial career spanning more than four decades. His work is known for its genre and technical innovation, confrontational examination of existential, social, and political issues, and his treatment of subjects such as mercy, sacrifice, and mental health. (From Wikipedia)
Perhaps the only difference between me and other people is that I’ve always demanded more from the sunset. More spectacular colors when the sun hit the horizon. That’s perhaps my only sin.
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True values entail suffering. That’s the way we think. All in all, we tend to view melancholia as more true. We prefer music and art to contain a touch of melancholia. So melancholia in itself is a value. Unhappy and unrequited love is more romantic than happy love. For we don’t think that’s completely real, do we?…Longing is true. It may be that there’s no truth at all to long for, but the longing itself is true. Just like pain is true. We feel it inside. It’s part of our reality.
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