Lars von Trier is officially being welcomed back to the Cannes Film Festival.
Thierry Frémaux has confirmed Trier will return to the festival for the first time since 2011’s “Melancholia” with his serial killer drama “The House That Jack Built.” The film will debut in the Out of Competition section, which means it won’t be eligible for the Palme d’Or.
Trier was named a “persona non grata” (aka.
unwelcome at the festival) after he made comments referencing Nazism during the “Melancholia” press conference.“The House That Jack Built” tracks the origin of a serial killer, played by Matt Dillon.
The script is set in the 1970s and follows Jack through the five murders that define his development as a killer.
Jack’s victims are played by Uma Thurman, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Sofie Gråbøl, and Riley Keough.Trier has a long history with Cannes.
He’s competed for the
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