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Europa (1991). Europa,known as Zentropa in the states, is one of Lars more experimental works and holds a cult-like status. The many different blatant effects are almost a distraction, but the story itself becomes a surreal nightmare that has transcended into the real world and thus such a distraction becomes a boon. The viewer is simultaneous assaulted by the variety of filming tricks as the blending of reality and horrible dream comes to a head. Where Lars later films are highly manipulative, this one does not tug at the heart with the usual meat hooks, but instead is more of an artistic allegory of post-war devastation gone Tim Burton/Jodorowsky. That said, this is definitely a must for fans of the "best working director today."
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