

The continuation of Joe's sexually dictated life delves into the darker aspects of her adult life and what led to her being in Seligman's care.
Acting
Gainsbourg's dead-eyed narration versus her crumbling physical performance.
Direction
Von Trier's chapter structure as emotional buffer that ultimately fails.
Writing
The fishing fly metaphors that start clever and end cruel.

Director
Lars von Trier
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'fake porn' bodies in explicit scenes belong to adult film performers, with Gainsbourg and Martin's faces digitally composited—von Trier's compromise with the cast.
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