Lars Von Trier's 'The House That Jack Built' Sparks Outrage at Cannes

At the 71st Cannes Film Festival, Lars Von Trier's 'The House That Jack Built' caused a scandal, with viewers walking out during its official screening. The film, presented out of competition, follows Jack, a psychopathic engineer in 1970s USA who turns murders into art. Von Trier, previously banned from Cannes in 2011 for pro-Nazi remarks, told Le Figaro: 'I have never killed anyone, but if I did, it would be a journalist.' The movie features graphic scenes involving dead children and severed breasts, drawing criticism for misogyny and Nazi references. It stars Matt Dillon and Uma Thurman, with music by David Bowie. Distribution in Italy is handled by Videa, with no release date set.