Question 1

What controversial outburst did Lars von Trier have at the Cannes Film Festival?

Accepted Answer

When Europa didn't win the Palme d'Or but received the Jury Prize instead, von Trier called jury president Roman Polanski a "midget," gave judges the finger, and stormed out.

Question 2

How did Steven Spielberg react to seeing Europa?

Accepted Answer

Steven Spielberg offered Lars von Trier a chance to work in Hollywood after seeing the film, but von Trier politely declined and has worked solely in Denmark ever since.

Question 3

What trilogy does Europa complete for Lars von Trier?

Accepted Answer

Europa is the final film in Lars von Trier's 'Europa' trilogy about Europe's future traumas, following The Element of Crime (1984) and Epidemic (1987).

Question 4

Which prestigious film collection includes Europa?

Accepted Answer

Europa is part of the Criterion Collection with spine number #454.

Question 5

What post-World War II dilemma does the protagonist face in Europa?

Accepted Answer

An American takes a railway job in Germany after WWII, but finds his position politically sensitive with various people trying to use him.

Question 6

What controversial outburst did Lars von Trier have at the Cannes Film Festival?

Accepted Answer

After Europa won the Jury Prize instead of the Palme d'Or at the 1991 Cannes Film Festival, Lars von Trier called jury president Roman Polanski a "midget," gave the judges the finger, and stormed out.

Question 7

Which famous director offered Lars von Trier a Hollywood opportunity after seeing Europa?

Accepted Answer

Steven Spielberg offered Lars von Trier the chance to work in Hollywood after seeing Europa, but von Trier declined and has worked solely in Denmark ever since.

Question 8

What is Europa's connection to Lars von Trier's earlier films?

Accepted Answer

Europa is the final film in Lars von Trier's 'Europa' trilogy about European traumas, following The Element of Crime (1984) and Epidemic (1987).

Question 9

Which prestigious film collection includes Europa?

Accepted Answer

Europa is part of the Criterion Collection with spine number #454.

Question 10

What post-World War II dilemma does the American protagonist face in Europa?

Accepted Answer

An American takes a railway job in Germany after WWII but finds his position politically sensitive with various people trying to use him.

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