Cannes boots Lars Von Trier after his comments on Hitler and Jews



Breaking news on the Croisette. Lars Von Trier, who set off a storm yesterday with his statements on Hitler and Jews at the press conference for his film “Melancholia”, has been kicked out of the festival. Here’s what The Associated Press says:
 

Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier has been banned by the Cannes Film Festival for remarks that he sympathizes with Adolf Hitler.


A statement from Cannes organizers Thursday said von Trier now is "persona non grata" at Cannes for his comments a day earlier. It is an unprecedented move by the festival that bestowed its highest honor on the director's film "Dancer in the Dark" back in 2000.


The statement did not specify whether that meant von Trier's current Cannes film, "Melancholia," has been booted from Cannes and was no longer eligible for prizes.
 

At a press conference, von Trier said in a rambling train of thought that he understood and sympathized with Hitler. He said afterward he had been joking and later issued an apology.


You can watch the famous press conference here. The controversial statements start coming at 34:38.
 

We’ll have reactions from people on the Croisette later.
 

In the meantime, listen to my take on the controversy, below.
 

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2 Comments
I think that he shouldn't said these things about it..because it can affect a lot of people and it will certainly not be into their advantage.. :) Preturi Cazare
Lars Von Trier was political incorrect. BUT, is his honest, personal expression. I RESPECT THAT . Freedom of speach is alive. He is a great artist director. He is a human being. A good human being.

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