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Let the Cannes ruckus over von Triers be noted:

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Cannes bans von Trier after Hitler remarks
Organizers say Danish director's comments were �unacceptable, intolerable�

On Wednesday, von Trier told reporters at the "Melancholia" news conference that he had some compassion for Hitler.

"What can I say? I understand Hitler, but I think he did some wrong things, yes, absolutely. But I can see him sitting in his bunker in the end," von Trier said. "He's not what you would call a good guy, but I understand much about him, and I sympathize with him a little bit. But come on, I'm not for the Second World War, and I'm not against Jews. ...
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"I am very much for Jews. No, not too much, because Israel is a pain in the ass."

Von Trier went on to say he admired Hitler aide Albert Speer. The remarks came as von Trier discussed his German heritage.

In an interview afterward, von Trier said he had been joking and that the remarks had spilled out without any forethought.
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http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/43090358 (Open in New Window)

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Gee, an openly given personal view that is freely spoken... - mpathus 12:39:46 05/22/11 (5)
... is answered with punishment?

Europe now joins America with "politically correctness" and intolerance?

Anything that makes it easier to sweep truth under the rug, and disallow honest open communication is asking for a return to tyranny ("Hitler"), in my view.

All this at a festival that celebrates the very best in cinematic communication? The thought police will be next.
- March around Oklahoma City with an "I Love Tim McVeigh!" t-shirt and - tinear 13:55:52 05/22/11 (4)
  then email us from the hospital.
  - RE: March around Oklahoma City with an "I Love Tim McVeigh!" t-shirt and - mpathus 22:19:06 05/23/11 (3)
    Not the same thing, though I get your point.
    
    Now marching around Sundance with said "T" might garner stares... and perhaps a script idea?
    
    And I always thought Cannes was progressive - guess the times have changed?
    - I believe it was the "Israel is a pain in the ass" part that did the trick. * - mr grits 11:14:40 05/24/11 (1)
      .
      - I'm pretty sure it was "Hitler rulez!" that did it. (nt) - avsBuddy 22:25:05 05/24/11 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: I believe it was the "Israel is a pain in the ass" part that did the trick. * posted by mr grits on May 24, 2011 at 11:14:40
        
        nt
    - Not the same thing? - avsBuddy 22:46:19 05/23/11 (0)
      O'rlly?
      
      "What can I say? I understand Bin Laden, but I think he did some wrong things, yes, absolutely. But I can see him sitting in his bunker in the end," von Trier said. "He's not what you would call a good guy, but I understand much about him, and I sympathize with him a little bit. But come on, I'm not for the 9/11, and I'm not against Americans. ...
      (snip)
      "I am very much for Americans. No, not too much, because USA is a pain in the ass."
      
      All I did is replaced one name, one event and one country. Gee, I agree with you, people are too touchy and too PC nowadays. Pussies! Von Trier can't even exercise his freedom of speech! Poor guy...

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