The film is the first in von Trier 's projected '' USA – Land of Opportunities '' trilogy , which was followed by '' Manderlay '' ( 2005 ) and is projected to be completed with '' Wasington '' ( sic ) . The film was in competition for the Palme d'Or at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival but Gus Van Sant 's '' Elephant '' won the award . It was screened at various film festivals before receiving a limited release in the US on March 26 , 2004
2003 Cannes Film Festival
2003 Cannes Film Festival
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