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There’s been plenty of spotlight on Lars Von Trier’s film in this years competition and his claim at the film’s press conference to be the “…best film director in the world”.

Here’s an extract of the interview (courtesy of Indiewire):

“I am the best film director in the world,” Lars Von Trier proclaimed provocatively today when pressed to defend his Cannes competition entry, a quote that will surely follow him for some time to come. Later during the discussion, another journalist returned to that statement, asking him to list other filmmakers he also likes.

“All the others are overrated, so that’s quite simple,” Von Trier quipped, stirring laughter from the room. “I just met Scorsese [at the hotel] and I think it’s quite easy for all of you educated people [to see] where most of these things come from.”

“This knowledge I have that I am the best director, I see it as true,” Von Trier continued, “I am sure other directors may feel the same, [but] maybe they dont say it,” he said, never raising his voice. “I am not sure I am. I just think I am.”

And now here are some of the other films debuting at Cannes this week:

Los abrazos rotos (Dir. Pedro Almodovar)

Map of the Sounds of Tokyo (Dir. Isabel Coixet)

Thirst (Dir. Park Chan Wook)

Taking Woodstock (Dir. Ang Lee)

Looking for Eric (Dir. Ken Loach)

Vengeance (Dir. Johnny To)