Filmmaker Lars von Trier: How is he doing after the Parkinson’s diagnosis?

The Danish director and screenwriter Lars von Trier (68) made his Parkinson’s disease known about three years ago. After Danish media recently reported that the 68-year-old should have moved to a care center, Louise Vesth (51), spokeswoman for his production company in Zentropa, announced in a statement: “In parts of the Danish press, very personal information about Lars von Trier announced.

The explanation also says: “Lars is currently connected to a care center that offers him treatment and care that his health requires. It is a supplement to his own private home. Lars is good under the given circumstances. We are good. In the name of Lars, ask that his privacy is respected and do not give any further comment. “

The symptoms of Parkinson’s syndrome for the first time at Lars von Trier were noticeable during the shooting of “The Kingdom: Exodus” (2022), the late third season of his cult series “Hospital der Geister” (1994 and 1997). “It was extremely uncomfortable, especially trembling,” he said about the experience in conversation with “The Hollywood Reporter”. He also explained that it was a relief for him to make the diagnosis public. “You could say that it was very selfish from me, and I would agree. But I have always seen the advantage of sharing things as they are.”