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Europa (1991)
Director: Lars von Trier
Cast: Jean-Marc Barr, Barbara Sukowa, Udo Kier, Ernst-Hugo Järegård
Runtime113 min
Rating15
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Just after World War II, an American takes a railway job in Germany, but finds his position politically sensitive with various people trying to use him.
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Europa, Lars von Trier's 1991 film, is a critically acclaimed crime drama that explores the politically sensitive position of an American working on the railroad in post-World War II Germany. The film has received recognition for its unique visual style and psychological depth, though its complex themes have also made it a divisive and challenging work for some audiences.
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Fans of director Lars von Trier's distinctive visual style and thematic explorations will appreciate the moody, atmospheric noir of Europa, his 1991 crime drama set in the aftermath of World War II. With standout performances from actors like Jean-Marc Barr and Barbara Sukowa, this politically charged thriller offers a gripping, thought-provoking meditation on guilt, moral ambiguity, and the complexities of post-war German identity.
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Europa is a 1991 experimental psychological drama period film directed and co-written by Lars von Trier. An international co-production between Denmark and five other European countries, it is von Trier's third theatrical feature film, and the third and final installment in his Europa trilogy, following The Element of Crime (1984) and Epidemic (1987).
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