Nearly a month after being diagnosed, Mr. Lars von Trier spoke publicly about Parkinson’s disease, which he suffers from.

Popular Danish director was diagnosed four months ago 79th Venice Film Festival which is in full swing and where the long-awaited third season of the mini-series”Kingdom“with title”Kingdom Exodusjust premiered, 28 years after the first.

During a press conference at the festival, the director admitted that long before he knew he had Parkinson’s disease, he had symptoms. “It means that I didn’t react the way I wanted as a director because I was sick. And it’s a shame for the actors involved in Kingdom Exodus, but I think they did well.”

Von Trier has confirmed that he will be taking a short break to focus on his health. Kingdom Exodus is his first project since 2018’s The House That Jack Built, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

“I will take a short break and decide what to do. But I certainly hope that my health will get better,” said the director of “Melancholia” and “Nymphomaniac”. not to be embarrassed in front of people.And then continue, because what else was there for me to do?

He also said that he decided to return to the TV show Kingdom after the 1994 and 1997 seasons after seeing the success of David Lynch with his return to Twin Peaks.

An official statement from von Trier’s spokesman in early August announced his diagnosis and provided information about the director’s ability to give interviews.

“Lars is in good spirits and is being treated for his symptoms – and given treatment to be able to complete Riget Exodus,” the statement said. “Illness means Lars will only participate in interviews for a limited time until it premieres towards the end of 2022.”

According to IndieWire