Lars von Trier

Fall theater lineups turn to politics, asylum and war themes

Political scandals, asylum processes and people on the run. These are some of the documentary threads that stand out in this autumn's theatre programme.

Skandia Cinema designated European Film Heritage site

The Skandia Cinema in Stockholm has been designated a European Film Heritage Site. The designation is presented by the European Film Academy, which aims to highlight the venue's cultural and historical value.

Dramaten drills into Swedish falsehood in Yael Ronen's new play Fake

Director Yael Ronen will drill into the Swedish falsehood. But the play does not yet exist. It is being created during rehearsals at Dramaten. She really has a method, says theater director Mattias Andersson.

Stellan Skarsgård faces Oscar - I don't think he'll win

He parties and is praised - but is not writing an acceptance speech about Donald Trump. That is Stellan Skarsgård's life in the days before the Oscars. He does not think there will be any statuette. "It's nice that I go home on Sunday - when Sean Penn has received his Oscar," says Skarsgård with a smile.

Lars von Trier curates art exhibition at Stockholm's Thiel Gallery

Director Lars von Trier is showcasing works that inspired his films in an exhibition at Stockholm's Thiel Gallery this fall, Dagens Nyheter writes.

Alexander Skarsgård back in Swedish film

For the first time in almost 15 years, Alexander Skarsgård is making a Swedish film again – in English. In the enigmatic "The wolf will tear your immaculate hands" he plays the family father Jonas. He is a broken man, says Skarsgård.

"The Kingdom" actor Udo Kier dead

German actor Udo Kier has died, his partner Delbert McBride said, according to Variety.

Danish Filmmaker Jørgen Leth Passes Away at 88

The Danish filmmaker and journalist Jørgen Leth has passed away, 88 years old, writes Politiken.

Stellan Skarsgård Oscar Buzz Grows for Sentimental Value Role

His portrayal of an older culture man in ”Sentimental value” has been praised all over the world and now there is talk of an Oscar for Stellan Skarsgård. An Oscar is the marzipan rose on the princess cake, he says.

Danish Director Morten Arnfred Passes Away at 80

The Danish film director Morten Arnfred, who is often described as Lars von Trier's indispensable right-hand man, is dead, reports the news agency Ritzau.

Josefine Mindus Debuts in Telemann's Orpheus at Drottningholm Theatre

Josefine Mindus is predicted a bright future – and makes her first opera role at home, when Drottningholmsteatern performs George Philipp Telemann's "Orpheus". I really want to sing more in Sweden, it's a dream, she says.

Five Directors Launch New Dogma 25 Film Movement

30 years ago, the concept of Dogma 95 made a scandalous world success and confirmed Lars von Trier's, Tomas Vinterberg's, and Lone Scherfig's position as great filmmakers.

Stellan Skarsgård Discusses "Andor" and Trump's Bigger Issues

Despite a stroke three years ago, Stellan Skarsgård is in full swing. Now he is being hailed for his role as a rebel leader in the Star Wars series "Andor". I think I'm one of the most privileged actors in the world, actually, he says.

Lars von Trier admitted to a nursing home

The Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier, who has Parkinson's disease, has been admitted to a nursing home, announces his production company Zentropa.

Lars von Trier working on a new film