Lars Von Trier

Articles 6

Road to Nowhere: How ‘Dancer In The Dark’ Spelled The End For Lars Von Trier

Twenty years ago, Lars von Trier made a turning point in his career with the Bjork-led Dancer in the Dark. But this is when the ego began to eclipse the art, finds Steve Erickson

Art

Carried By The Light: Robby Müller In Polaroids

At the International Film Festival Rotterdam, an exhibition of polaroid photographs by Robby Müller reveals the Dutch cinematographer's fascination with light and movement

Film

Revenge Of The Auteur: Nymphomaniac’s Musical Miscellany

John Wadsworth examines director Lars Von Trier's use of music in 2013's Nymphomaniac. This article contains spoilers.

Television

The Original Darkplace: Lars Von Trier’s The Kingdom

David Moats explains the enduring appeal of Lars Von Trier's cult television show Riget (The Kingdom) which finally comes to DVD this week, packaged with lots of insightful special features about the mischievous Danish filmmaker

Film

Loving The Rope: Lars Von Trier’s Advance Party Project

Do obstructions help or hinder film-making? Arch provocateur Lars von Trier certainly thinks the former, but does his Dogme theory work within the UK film industry?

Film

Lars Von Trier’s Antichrist and Shocking Body Horror Films

_Antichrist_'s harrowing scenes of genital mutilation have the power to shock even today's desensitised viewers. Jeremy Allen wonders if the controversy is overshadowing this sophisticated drama. Plus The Quietus collect 10 similarly shocking scenes of body horror.

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Björk Shares Account Of Sexual Harassment By “Danish Director”

Following an account posted to her Facebook page late last week, Björk shares further details of alleged sexual harassment by unnamed "Danish director"

Demise Of Tartan Films: What Went Wrong?

Andy Stimpson casts his eye over the amazing body of pan-global work that Tartan Films introduced us to

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Out Of Character: Craig Finn Interview

Ahead of his gig at Ramsgate Music Hall on April 16, Craig Finn speaks to Michael Hann about his life post-Hold Steady as a solo artist

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Keep It Moving: A Quietus Interview With Howe Gelb

Stewart Smith sits down with Howe Gelb to discuss Giant Sand, a distaste for lyricism and the new album _Blurry Blue Mountain_

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Don’t You Be Afraid To Lie By Me: The Strange World Of… Bert Jansch

Folk at its rawest is often bloody, uncompromising stuff, and Bert Jansch was one of its magical practitioners. Add fiery guitar-playing, a voice hewn from Edinburgh stone, original songs full of lyrics fabout the darkest sides of life, and you get one of music's most fascinating characters, argues Jude Rogers

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Ustad Saami The Master Of The Forty Nine Notes, A Profile

Ahead of a rare European performance at Le Guess Who? festival, Dirk Baart looks at the significance of Ustad Saami and speaks to his producer Ian Brennan. All photographs courtesy of Marilena Delli

News

Neil Kulkarni Has Died, Aged 51

The much-loved music journalist – whose work appeared in Melody Maker, The Wire and here on The Quietus – passed away following a suspected heart attack

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Lars Von Trier

Articles 6

Road to Nowhere: How ‘Dancer In The Dark’ Spelled The End For Lars Von Trier

Carried By The Light: Robby Müller In Polaroids

Revenge Of The Auteur: Nymphomaniac’s Musical Miscellany

The Original Darkplace: Lars Von Trier’s The Kingdom

Loving The Rope: Lars Von Trier’s Advance Party Project

Lars Von Trier’s Antichrist and Shocking Body Horror Films

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