Cannes 2009 Day 5: Antichrist Nailed to a Cross

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I’m not exactly going against the tide here, I didn’t love it but nor did I hate Lars von Trier‘s interpretation of the horror genre heavily influenced by Andrei Tarkovsky. Here are some pics before they went into the press conference room – the most packed Q&A at the fest. Instead of being dismissed as some critics have done, Antichrist sees the auteur of provocation has made a film that will be discussed for years to come. See pics below.

Meta Louise Foldager and Lars von Trier Antichrist

Swedish film producer Meta Louise Foldager in background and the director who amusingly referenced himself as the world’s greatest director: Lars von Trier

Wiliem Dafoe Antichrist

Willem Dafoe takes a physical beating in this one.

Charlotte Gainsbourg Antichrist

Charlotte Gainsbourg: defender of risky business.

Eric Lavallée
Eric Lavalléehttps://www.ericlavallee.com
Eric Lavallée is the founder, CEO, editor-in-chief, film journalist, and critic at IONCINEMA.com, established in 2000. A regular at Sundance, Cannes, and Venice, Eric holds a BFA in film studies from the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. In 2013, he served on the narrative competition jury at the SXSW Film Festival. He was an associate producer on Mark Jackson’s "This Teacher" (2018 LA Film Festival, 2018 BFI London). He is a Golden Globes Voter, member of the ICS (International Cinephile Society) and AQCC (Association québécoise des critiques de cinéma).

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