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Director Lars von Trier Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease

Famed director Lars von Trier has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.

Production company Zentropa announced the filmmaker’s diagnosis, as he continues to helm The Kingdom Exodus.

Lars is in “good spirits and is being treated for his symptoms”, Zentropa shared in a statement, via Variety, and he will take part in limited press events for the series when it’s released later this year.

The Kingdom Exodus will close out Lars’ television series, which first premiered in 1994 on Danish public broadcaster DR. The series follows the staff and patients of a neurosurgical ward in a Copenhagen hospital.

“The gate to the Kingdom is opening once more…” teases an official synopsis for the series.

The new season’s cast includes Mikael Persbrandt, Lars Mikkelsen, Nikolaj Lie Kaas and Tuva Novotny, with Alexander Skarsgård and David Dencik guest-starring.

Lars has previously directed films The House That Jack Built, Nymphomaniac, Melancholia, and Dogville.

He previously made headlines for his comments about Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler.

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Matt Dillon's Controversial New Movie Draws Walk Outs at Cannes Film Festival

Matt Dillon is joined by director Lars von Trier and co-star Siobhan Fallon Hogan at the premiere of their movie The House That Jack Built during the 2018 Cannes Film Festival on Monday (May 14) in Cannes, France.

Also in attendance at the event were cast members Sofie Grabol and Bruno Ganz, jury member Chloe Sevigny, and actress Stacy Martin.

The film is drawing controversy at the festival due to the violence in the film, which follows Dillon as a serial killer named Jack.

Several people walked out during the movie and there were groans throughout the brutal scenes, but the audience remaining still gave the film a six-minute standing ovation at the end, according to THR.

Watch the just released trailer for the movie.

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Uma Thurman & Christian Slater: 'Nymphomaniac' Photo Call & Press Conference

Uma Thurman steps out at the photo call and press conference for her new film Nymphomaniac held during the 2014 Berlinale International Film Festival at Grand Hyatt Hotel on Sunday (February 9) in Berlin, Germany.

The 43-year-old actress was joined by her co-stars Christian Slater, Shia LaBeouf, Stacy Martin, and Stellan Skarsgard, as well as director Lars Von Trier.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Uma Thurman

During the press conference, Shia caused quite a stir when he answered his first question with an unrelated quote before leaving the room.

FYI: Uma is wearing a Chanel sweater with Alaia leggings.

10+ pictures inside of Uma Thurman, Christian Slater, and more in Berlin…More Here! »

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Shia LaBeouf Gets Up & Leaves 'Nymphomaniac' Press Conference After Answering One Question (Video)

Shia LaBeouf dons visibly torn clothing and a reported missing tooth as he attends the photo call and press conference for his upcoming film Nymphomaniac on Sunday (February 9) at Grand Hyatt Hotel in Berlin, Germany.

The 27-year-old actor stormed out of the room after answering his first and only question, which was about the film’s sex scenes.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Shia LaBeouf

“When the seagulls follow the trawler, it’s because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea. Thank you very much,” Shia responded before getting up from his chair and walking out.

He quoted French soccer legend Eric Cantona while his co-stars Uma Thurman, Christian Slater, Stellan Skarsgard, and Stacy Martin looked on and applauded him.

10+ pictures inside of Shia LaBeouf and more at the Nymphomaniac press conference and photo call…More Here! »

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Shirtless Shia LaBeouf: 'Nymphomaniac' First Pic & Release Date Revealed

Check out the first official image released from Lars Von Trier‘s Nymphomaniac, featuring a shirtless Shia LaBeouf.

The tableau picture highlights members of the cast in controversial poses, including Uma Thurman with her leg on a table, Charlotte Gainsbourg in a racy pose with Christian Slater kneeling in front of her, Willem DeFoe getting his pants cleaned by a lady, and more!

The film also set its US release date for December 25 of this year.

Be sure to check it out when it hits theaters!

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Shia LaBeouf & Lars Von Trier: 'Nymphomaniac' Photo Call!

Shia Labeouf and Lars Von Trier pose with the cast and creative team of their new flick Nymphomaniac during a set visit photo call on Thursday (September 20) in Cologne, Germany.

The 26-year-old actor and the 56-year-old writer/director were joined by cast members Stellan Skarsgard, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Mia Goth, and Stacy Martin.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Shia LaBeouf

Shia has previously stated that he is prepared to go full frontal and perform unsimulated sexual intercourse for the film, which is about a woman (Gainsbourg) who discovers her hidden erotic desires.

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Director Lars von Trier Apologizes for Hitler Comments