Cast: Lars von Trier

Direction Mark Cousins

Cast Aleksandr Sokúrov · Norman Lloyd · Lars von Trier · Paul Schrader

Synopsis The Story of Film: An Odyssey (TV Series) (2011) is an extensive documentary series that delves into the rich history of cinema, broadcasted across 15 engaging one-hour episodes, totaling 900 minutes. This comprehensive journey through film history is helmed and...

Direction M. Claire Pijman

Cast Jim Jarmusch · Steve McQueen · Robby Müller · Lars von Trier

Synopsis Living the Light: Robby Müller (2018) delves into the life and work of the renowned cinematographer Robby Müller, whose innovative camera techniques have left an indelible mark on generations of filmmakers. Director Claire Pijman was granted unprecedented access to Müller's...

Direction Christopher Kenneally

Cast Keanu Reeves · James Cameron · David Fincher · David Lynch

Synopsis Side by Side (2012) delves into the evolution, techniques, and workflows of both digital and traditional photochemical filmmaking. This insightful documentary explores the transition from analog to digital formats, featuring interviews with prominent filmmakers and industry experts. It provides a...

Direction Jane Magnusson · Hynek Pallas

Cast Woody Allen · Michael Haneke · Martin Scorsese · Ridley Scott

Synopsis Trespassing Bergman (2013) explores the legendary status of Ingmar Bergman's residence on Fårö island, a place of both reverence and apprehension for renowned filmmakers and actors. Directors such as Woody Allen, Michael Haneke, Martin Scorsese, Ridley Scott, Tomas Alfredson, and...

Direction Jane Magnusson

Cast Ingmar Bergman · Lena Endre · Thorsten Flinck · Elliott Gould

Synopsis Bergman: A Year in a Life (2018) takes viewers on an immersive journey through the pivotal year of 1957, during which Ingmar Bergman achieved remarkable feats in cinema and theater. This documentary delves into the year when Bergman released two...

Direction Lars von Trier · Jorgen Leth

Cast Lars von Trier · Jorgen Leth · Claus Nissen · Jacqueline Arenal

Synopsis The Five Obstructions (2003) presents a whimsical and provocative exploration of the creative journey, as Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier tasks his mentor Jørgen Leth with reimagining Leth’s seminal 1967 short film "The Perfect Human" in five distinct iterations. Each...

Direction Theodoros Angelopoulos · Olivier Assayas · Bille August · Jane Campion

Cast Cindy Beckett · Audrey Dana · Jacques Frantz · George Babluani

Synopsis To Each His Cinema (2007) is a 2007 cinematic tribute, curated and produced by Gilles Jacob, honoring the 60th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival. This unique film is an anthology of 35 short films, each lasting three minutes, crafted...

Direction Sami Saif

Cast Lars von Trier · Nicole Kidman · Ben Gazzara · Chloë Sevigny

Synopsis Dogville Confessions (2003) is an insightful documentary that delves into the making of the film "Dogville," helmed by the renowned director Lars von Trier. The documentary offers an in-depth look at the creative process, the challenges faced during production, and...

Direction Stig Björkman · Fredrik von Krusenstjerna

Cast Lars von Trier · Stellan Skarsgard · Emily Watson · Morten Arnfred

Synopsis Tranceformer - A Portrait of Lars von Trier (1997) delves into the life and work of Denmark's most celebrated and contentious filmmaker, Lars von Trier. This documentary offers an intimate glimpse into von Trier's personal world, as well as an...

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Lars von Trier · Niels Vorsel · Udo Kier

Synopsis Epidemic (1987) follows a film director and a screenwriter, portrayed by Lars von Trier and Niels Vørsel respectively, as they craft a screenplay about a global pandemic. Unbeknownst to them, a genuine epidemic begins to unfold in their surroundings while...

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Lars von Trier · Inger Hvidtfeldt · Karen Oksbjerg · Brigitte Pelissier

Synopsis The Orchid Gardener (S) (1977) follows the tumultuous journey of Victor Marse, a troubled young artist grappling with mental illness. During his time in a sanatorium, Victor crosses paths with two nurses, Eliza and her girlfriend, who are openly lesbian....

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Inger Hvidtfeldt · Annette Linnet · Carl-Henrik Trier · Lars von Trier

Synopsis Menthe - La bienheureuse (1979) is a Danish short film directed by Lars von Trier, released in 1979. This cinematic work draws inspiration from the controversial novel "Story of O" by Dominique Aury, delving into themes of voluntary female subjugation...

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Lars von Trier

Synopsis Good Night, Dear (S) (1968) is a short film that marks the directorial debut of Lars von Trier, who was just 12 years old at the time of its creation. The film is a poignant exploration of childhood innocence and...

Direction Stig Björkman

Cast Liv Ullmann · Lars von Trier · Olivier Assayas · Arnaud Desplechin

Synopsis ...But Film is My Mistress (2010) is a compelling documentary that delves into the life and work of the legendary filmmaker Ingmar Bergman. Led by Liv Ullmann, the film features insights from renowned directors who have been deeply influenced by...

Direction Jesper Jargil

Cast Lars von Trier · Thomas Vinterberg · Søren Kragh-Jacobsen · Kristian Levring

Synopsis The Purified (2002) delves into the minds of the creators behind the Dogme Manifesto, offering a candid look at their reflections, debates, and a curated selection of their cinematic works. This documentary provides an intimate glimpse into the artistic vision...

Direction Benjamin Meade

Cast William S. Burroughs · Stan Brakhage · Ray Harryhausen · Guy Maddin

Synopsis MENTALLUSIONS: Radical Eclectic Films of Benjamin Meade (2012) is a curated collection of avant-garde, documentary, and short films crafted by the acclaimed filmmaker Benjamin Meade. The compilation features a wealth of previously unseen footage, spanning a diverse range of themes...

Direction Jesper Jargil

Cast Lars von Trier

Synopsis The Humiliated (1998) offers an intimate and revealing look into the chaotic world of Lars von Trier's filmmaking process, as seen through the lens of Jesper Jargil, the cinematographer and assistant director of von Trier's controversial film, "The Idiots." Shot...

Direction Jane Magnusson · Hynek Pallas

Cast Tomas Alfredson · Woody Allen · Wes Anderson · Francis Ford Coppola

Synopsis Bergmans Video (TV Miniseries) (2012) features renowned filmmakers, including Martin Scorsese and Wes Anderson, delving into the life and work of the legendary Swedish director Ingmar Bergman. The series explores Bergman's profound influence on cinema and his enduring legacy through...

Direction Leif Magnusson

Cast Adam Kozlowski · Boguslaw Linda · Hilda Jensen · Mirek Dymitrow

Synopsis A World of Difference (1989) follows the story of two young boys residing in an orphanage in Yugoslavia who impulsively decide to break free and embark on a perilous journey. The younger of the two, Jens, is determined to reunite...

Direction Nikolaj Buchardt

Cast Lars von Trier · Jean-Marc Barr · Eddie Constantine · Tómas Gislason

Synopsis Trier's Element (TV) (1991) presents an in-depth conversation with Lars von Trier, focusing on his recently finished Europa trilogy. The documentary also features clips from the 1991 Cannes Film Festival. Notably, the final segment offers a unique glimpse into the...