Breed Quote by Pierce Brosnan
“The Danish filmmakers are a unique breed of filmmakers, with the Dogme films and Lars von Trier.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unknown, possibly media commentary
Danish filmmakers, especially those of the Dogme movement and Lars von Trier, are a distinctive group.
In simple terms: Danish Dogme filmmakers have a unique, unconventional style.
Key Takeaway
Explore Dogme cinema for fresh perspectives.
Themes
film
innovation
culture
Mood
analytical
enthusiastic
Type
cinematic
artistic
When to use this quote
- film studies
- directing
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
cinema studies
artistic movements
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- What draws you to unconventional cinema?
- How can you apply Dogme principles in your work?
A Different Perspective
Dogme style may be polarizing for audiences.
![“When I first met Lars [Von Trier] he was sat on the sofa wearing socks and sandals. He wanted me to imagine my cat had died. It took me a while to think about it, but then I felt myself physically crumble. I got myself into a state that was actually pretty hard to get out of.” quote by Mia Goth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/80e/mia-goth-11297_cat_when-i-first-met-lars-von-trier-he-was-s_1190353.jpg)
![“I loved working with [ Lars Von Trier], but I've done two films before, so I was quite used to him.He's a man of incredible moods of course, but he's also a hugely perceptive man, and there's no getting away from that. And he's able to put that perception into something like film, so we're very…” quote by John Hurt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4c2/john-hurt-1669_able_i-loved-working-with-lars-von-trier-but_721205.jpg)
![“I think [ Lars Von Trier] is a fantastic filmmaker. No question. You've got to be ready for him. He's sharp and he's got a sharp tongue and I love that. He doesn't mind it back.” quote by John Hurt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e9c/john-hurt-1669_fantastic_i-think-lars-von-trier-is-a-fantastic-fi_697268.jpg)
![“I got used to [ Lars Von Trier] doing the narration for 'Dogville' and 'Manderley.' And I said to him I do these narrations for you but you never put me in a film! So he called my bluff and put me in 'Melancholia' and I was thrilled about that.” quote by John Hurt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ccf/john-hurt-1669_bluffs_i-got-used-to-lars-von-trier-doing-the-n_55595.jpg)
