This film moved me to such a degree that when I walked outside I no longer felt sure about my immediate surroundings. The affect that is achieved by staging the film in a typically theatrical space is remarkable. I would say that it's effectiveness is as much a function of the editting and cinematography as lack of physical space as we know it. Von Trier has a way with the camera that is immediate and distant at once.

I am awaiting the second in the series. Any ideas on that one's themes or production schedule?


solang