Lars von Trier, TIME's Person of the Year 2024?
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According to a top source, Lars von Trier is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2024. But while the director's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 23/11/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Von Trier for Person of the Year?
The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 68-year-old director, as a 2024 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Von Trier so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the director have already been named ‘Dane Of The Year’ by some major Danish newspapers and even ‘Kongens Lyngby Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Kongens Lyngby (Lars von Trier's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the director was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“Lars von Trier Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 22 Nov 2024
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveLars”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 22 Nov 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Lars von Trier?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 22 Nov 2024
Could 2024 officially be the Year of Lars von Trier?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2024 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2024?
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