Lars von Trier has Parkinson's disease

Director Lars von Triers suffering from Parkinson’s disease. This was announced by Zentropa, the production company he founded together with producer Peter Aalbaek Jensen. “He is in a good mood and is being treated for his symptoms,” assures Zentropa.

The company adds that Lars von Trier, currently shooting the third season of the series ‘The Kingdom’, ” will take part in limited press events “. ‘The Kingdom Exodus’ – this is the title of the third season of the series – will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.