And, as I noted, the misogyny is flagrant, leaving one to wonder, what is von Trier up to? Did he make this movie as a "send up" of his own reputation as misogynist and provocateur? Is he constantly just winking at the audience? After all, "Antichrist's" end credits include a "researcher on misogyny."
For example, She goes mad in the film, and her descent is characterized by a ravenous appetite for sex (and violent sex), medieval torture of her husband and his various limbs (yes, that one), and an urge to not wear pants as often as possible.īut here's the thing… many horror movies are misogynistic and that’s what von Trier is making here, a genre picture. It's because "She," (the two characters are only given pronouns for names), played with ferocity and remarkable commitment by French actress Charlotte Gainsbourg, is a character best conjured up with a healthy mix of male fantasy, voyeurism, and fear of women. It’s flagrantly misogynistic, and not just because it features self-inflicted, female genital mutilation.
It's mind-boggling to me that someone could argue that "Antichrist" is a feminist film. The misogyny debate regarding von Trier's work is long fought and "Antichrist" has rejuvenated it. In this case, I have to admit siding with the fussy Ecumenical Jury on the misogyny claim (though I certainly don't support censorship of any kind – some have suggested the anti-award is a call for such).
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