TIFF 2009: ANTICHRIST

Known for its infamous reputation, Lars von Trier's latest film, Antichrist, is a turgid attempt at an otherwise simple story. It centers around a married couple who, during an explicit sex scene, lose their son to a terrible accident. To cope with their loss (or rather, the mother's loss, the husband is completely lifeless), they then retreat to their isolated cabin in the woods - original, no? Having been booed at Cannes, I was in complete disbelief when there was a round of applause after its Toronto International Film Festival screening.

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