The Danish film director Lars von Trier, who is considered iconic and eccentric, strangely reacted to the news that Denmark and the Netherlands had committed to transferring American F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine after the training of Ukrainian pilots and engineers.
In his Instagram post, he referred to the F-16 as "one of the most terrifying killing machines of modern times." He addressed "Mr. Zelensky, Mr. Putin, and not least, Ms. Prime Minister Frederiksen of Denmark," stating that "the lives of Russians are important too." He used all capital letters to emphasize his subjective conviction of the "importance" of Russian lives.
"By the way: Mr. Zelensky, Mr. Putin, and not least, Ms. (Prime Minister of Denmark) Frederiksen (who, as if head over heels in love, posed yesterday in the cockpit of one of the most terrifying killing machines of modern times, smiling from ear to ear): 'The lives of Russians are important too!' Best wishes, Lars," wrote the 66-year-old filmmaker, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease a year ago.
This is not the first verbal outburst from von Trier in which he expresses support for those committing crimes against humanity. In 2011, the Cannes Film Festival declared him persona non grata after he stated during a press conference dedicated to the film "Melancholia" that he "sympathizes with Hitler and understands him, despite the fact that he made some wrong decisions." The Cannes Film Festival Administrative Council justified its decision by stating that "Lars von Trier decided to use the festival podium for unacceptable expressions that contradict the ideals of humanity and the nobility of expressions."
The 67-year-old director has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), and managed alcoholism.
