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THERE’S NO DOUBT that Lars Von Trier has made a name for himself as a hugely divisive director and screenwriter over the course of his 40-year career.
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Indeed, the Danish filmmaker once found himself barred from the Cannes Film Festival after revealing he ‘sympathised’ with Hitler during a press conference at the premiere of his film, Melancholia.
This time around however, it’s a Von Trier’s latest film, not his contentious remarks, which are causing outrage.
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Von Trier’s ‘The House That Jack Built’ premiered in Cannes this week, and according to reports, hundreds of people walked out of the theater, disgusted by the depiction of the murder and mutilation.
Starring Matt Dillon, who plays a serial killer, the film has sparked outrage at the renowned international festival.
While audiences were reportedly warned of the graphic nature prior to entry, dozens walked out throughout the film’s screening this week.
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I’ve never seen anything like this at a film festival. More than 100 people have walked out of Lars von Trier’s ‘The House That Jack Built,’ which depicts the mutilation of women and children. “It’s disgusting,” one woman said on her way out. #Cannes2018pic.twitter.com/GsBGCoyHEG
Unsurprisingly however, the publicity has piqued the attention of millions, who may not have even heard of the movie had it not been for the audience’s reaction.
And now it looks like horror fans are counting down the seconds until its release.
#LarsVonTrier#TheHouseThatJackBuilt Will probably be amazing. Anytime holier than thou critics who don't know the difference between real and fictional violence walk out, my interest piques.
#TheHouseThatJackBuilt response at #Cannes is perfect marketing for the film, now thousands of people will be intrigued by what happens in movie that made people walk out of the screening. I had no knowledge of it but I for sure are interested in seeing it now. #LarsVonTrier
After read reviews about #TheHouseThatJackBuilt saying the movie is garbage and disgusting and it made 100 people walk out. Has made me want to watch the movie.
After reading about the walkout @Festival_Cannes, I’m curious to see how much of #TheHouseThatJackBuilt I can watch without vomiting, covering my face, screaming or crying. That makes me excited.
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Twitter is fascinated by the 'gruesome' film which caused a mass walk-out at Cannes
THERE’S NO DOUBT that Lars Von Trier has made a name for himself as a hugely divisive director and screenwriter over the course of his 40-year career.
Indeed, the Danish filmmaker once found himself barred from the Cannes Film Festival after revealing he ‘sympathised’ with Hitler during a press conference at the premiere of his film, Melancholia.
This time around however, it’s a Von Trier’s latest film, not his contentious remarks, which are causing outrage.
Von Trier’s ‘The House That Jack Built’ premiered in Cannes this week, and according to reports, hundreds of people walked out of the theater, disgusted by the depiction of the murder and mutilation.
Starring Matt Dillon, who plays a serial killer, the film has sparked outrage at the renowned international festival.
While audiences were reportedly warned of the graphic nature prior to entry, dozens walked out throughout the film’s screening this week.
Unsurprisingly however, the publicity has piqued the attention of millions, who may not have even heard of the movie had it not been for the audience’s reaction.
And now it looks like horror fans are counting down the seconds until its release.
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