Lars von Trier, as quoted in "Dogville: It Fakes a Village" by A. O. Scott, in The New York Times (21 March 2004).
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I think the point to the film is that evil can arise anywhere, as long as the situation is right.
— Lars von Trier on Dogville
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About Lars von Trier
Lars von Trier (born Lars Trier, 30 April 1956) is a Danish film director and screenwriter.
About Lars von Trier
Lars von Trier (born Lars Trier, 30 April 1956) is a Danish film director and screenwriter.
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