Lars von Trier is opening up about his Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis.The “Antichrist” auteur was diagnosed four months prior to the 2022 Venice Film Festival, where the long-awaited Season 3 of “The Kingdom” premiered 28 years after the TV show first debuted.During a press conference at the festival, the director admitted to having Parkinson’s symptoms for a long time prior to an official diagnosis.“That means that I had not lived up to the way I wanted to be as a director, because I was ill,” Von Trier explained to Variety.
“And that’s a pity for the [‘The Kingdom Exodus’] actors, but I think they did Ok.”Von Trier confirmed that he will “take a little break” to focus on his health.
“The Kingdom Exodus” is his first project since 2018’s “The House That Jack Built,” which debuted at Cannes.“I will take a little break and find out what to do.
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