Uma Thurman's Car Crash Allegations Resurface as 'Kill Bill' Returns to Theaters

Quentin Tarantino's acclaimed film 'Kill Bill' is returning to theaters with a recovered scene and a lost chapter, prompting renewed scrutiny of the director's controversial history. During the filming of 'Kill Bill: Volume 2', Uma Thurman was injured in a car crash after a dispute with Tarantino over driving conditions. Thurman accused Tarantino of attempting to kill her and demanded the footage of the incident. The re-release coincides with Spanish cinema making history at Cannes, where Pedro Almodóvar, Rodrigo Sorogoyen, and Los Javis are competing for the Palme d'Or. The article reflects on whether Tarantino can be separated from his most polemical statements and actions. The director insisted Thurman drive a convertible in reverse for better lighting, despite her safety concerns. Thurman suffered serious injuries after losing control of the vehicle. The re-premiere invites reflection on Tarantino's more conflictive facets as a filmmaker.