Overview

• In a June 2025 Times U.K. interview Howard said von Trier insulted her father’s filmmaking and tossed water at her to capture an “angry face” during the 2005 shoot in Norway
• Howard reacted by throwing water back at von Trier and described the encounter as entertaining rather than upsetting
• The anecdote was shared while Howard was promoting her upcoming Prime Video film Deep Cover, highlighting her early career challenges
• Von Trier was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2022 and entered a care facility in February 2025, reducing his public appearances
• The director’s controversial reputation spans decades, from Björk’s 2017 harassment accusations, which he disputes, to bullying complaints at his Zentropa studio