Is Lars von Trier the Spencer Pratt of Cinema?

At the press conference for his insane Cannes sensation Antichrist, Lars von Trier's tremendous boasts (coupled with his sheer delight in playing the bad boy) reminded us of one very unlikely person: The Hills villain Spencer Pratt. Both men seemingly love to be hated, and each is willing to push his image past the realm of self-parody in the name of promoting his art. We decided to compare the two blowhards to see just how far the eerie similarities go.

Lars von Trier: Often accused of being a misogynist.

Spencer Pratt: Often accused of being a misogynist.

Lars von Trier: Feuded with Björk on the set of Dancer in the Dark. When the film had its press conference at Cannes, Bjork refused to sit on the dais with him.

Spencer Pratt: Feuded with Lauren Conrad on the set of The Hills. When the show's stars do press and photoshoots, Conrad refuses to be in the same room with him.

Lars von Trier: Co-wrote Bjork's Dancer song "I've Seen it All," which was nominated for an Oscar.

Spencer Pratt: Rapped on wife Heidi Montag's first song, "Body Language."

Lars von Trier: Hostile relationship with media exemplified by angry question at Antichrist press conference: "How can you justify your film?"

Spencer Pratt: Hostile relationship with media exemplified by angry question from David Letterman: "No, but seriously, what do you do in life?"

Lars von Trier: Antichrist features a talking fox.

Spencer Pratt: The Hills features Audrina.

Lars von Trier: Is interested in filmed, unsimulated sex.

Spencer Pratt: Made up sex tape rumors about Conrad.

Lars von Trier: When asked how he chose to make Antichrist, replied with a straight face, "I am the best director in the world."

Spencer Pratt: When asked by KIIS-FM to name five artists that Montag is more talented than, replied with a straight face, "Madonna, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Christina Aguilera."

Lars von Trier: Created Dogme 95.

Spencer Pratt: Created The Princes of Malibu.