Lars von Trier

Lars von Trier has made a career out of exploring the darkest elements of the human psyche. From the internal chaos of depression, the self-loathing of grief and guilt, and the aching desires of sexual dependency, the Danish filmmaker never hesitates to dive into some of the most disturbing and agonizing crevices of the human condition in an attempt to understand them. It makes sense then that von Trier’s next project will look inside the disturbed mind of a serial killer.

In the past, von Trier would drink an entire bottle of vodka a day to “enter a ‘parallel world’ necessary for creation.” Without it, he fears that all he could make are “sh---y films.” His most recent work, ‘Nymphomaniac,’ was produced sober—but incredibly slowly; it took 18 months to write the screenplay. In contrast, the script for ‘Dogville’ was produced in a “12-day drug binge.” (Things go quicker when you don’t have to describe sets or locations because the entire movie is shot on a blank stage.)

It's the final day of Fantastic Fest and only about two dozen other people were crazy enough to show up. After a week of movies, parties and other insane events at largest genre film festival in the United States, only a few handfuls of people were ready and prepared to tackle the nuttiest thing on the fest's schedule: the 324-minute director's cut of Lars von Trier's 'Nymphomanaic.' That's no typo: this movie is literally five and a half hours long

With the most romantic holiday nearly upon us (Flag Day and Arbor Day can't even come close), Magnolia has gotten a little kinky and has teased the upcoming release of Lars von Trier's 'Nymphomaniac' with a brand new trailer. And this one doesn't feature hardcore sex!

If the title didn't already tip you off, Lars Von Trier's 'Nymphomaniac' might be one of the most provocative films of recent memory. After all, this is the film for which Shia LaBeouf said he'll actually have sex on camera. But now 14 new posters have been released, and they make no attempt at toning it down. So be prepared ...

Shia LaBeouf has been one barrel of crazy this last week, first admitting to dropping acid as part of his "method acting" routine for a new film in which his character -- duh -- takes acid. And now he's telling us all about the time he sent Lars von Trier his sex tapes to get the part in the director's upcoming film 'Nymphomaniac.'

How far is Shia LaBeouf willing to go for his 'Nymphomanic' director Lars von Trier? From what LaBeouf is saying: all the way, and maybe a little further.

Here's some weird news for you guys: Shia LaBeouf -- yes, that Shia LaBeouf -- is in talks to join Lars von Trier's latest film, titled 'Nymphomaniac.' And we think that's just about the coolest thing he could ever do... besides never working with Michael Bay again.