One of the (few) bad boys of arthouse cinema and the founder of the Dogme movement. He likes to shock and loves provocations, more importantly though he's a pretty talented director who has worked hard on an oeuvre well worth exploring.
Rare treats
Antichrist is atmospheric, moody, technically impressive and pretty mysterious.
The good stuff
I never liked von Trier's Dogme obsession, as it largely contradicts my own views on cinema. Luckily the man suffers from a rather short attention span.
The latest Lars von Trier is twisted, dark, sometimes shocking but also quite funny. It's a long journey into the mind of a crazy serial killer. Some of the imagery is pretty sick and if you're squeamish this probably isn't the film for you, but it's a unique film with some very impressive moments and some memorable scenes.
Solid pieces
Melancholia
The inoffensive
Chacun Son Cinéma
The Boss of It All
Dubious filler
The Five Obstructions
Plain forgettable
Dancer in the Dark
Irritation overload
The Idiots
