Prior to the 2011 controversy, Von Trier had been a regular and much-rewarded fixture at Cannes.
In February, Von Trier said the film was inspired by the rise of Donald Trump, the “rat king”.
Von Trier told reporters he considered serial killing analogous to making art: “You have to be cynical to do both.”
Von Trier is famously popular with actors, with Kristen Stewart declaring last year that she would “kill” to work with him.
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