'Dancer In The Dark' director Lars von Trier diagnosed with Parkinson's disease


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Lars von Trier's progressive disease is caused by the degeneration of nerve cells and can lead to unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Photo: Reuters

Filmmaker Lars von Trier has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and is in "good spirits" while being treated for the symptoms of the brain disorder.

Th news came Monday (Aug 8) from Zentropa Entertainment, the production company Von Trier co-founded with Peter Aalbaek Jensen in 1992.

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