Von Trier's "Europa": More Than Just Post-War Angst, Maybe?

Okay, film lovers, let's talk about Lars von Trier's "Europa" (aka "Zentropa"). I just rewatched it, and WOW, it's still as disorienting and visually stunning as I remember. That hyper-stylized, almost dreamlike quality he achieves, especially with the use of hypnotism and the constant train imagery... it's just insane. But I'm wondering if there's more to it than just a portrait of post-war Germany grappling with its guilt. I mean, the plot is relatively straightforward: naive American idealist Leopold Kessler goes over to Germany to help rebuild after the war, gets sucked into this crazy world of resistance fighters and collaborators, and ends up way over his head. But the filmmaking is so bizarre and intense. I have this theory that Leopold isn't just an observer, but a direct representation of America's own entanglement with the consequences of the war. He comes in with good intentions, totally oblivious to the complexities of the situation (kind of like America did, right?). He's easily manipulated, genuinely believes he's helping, but his actions have unintended and devastating consequences. Remember the scene where he's tasked with signing off on the train routes, unknowingly facilitating the resistance? It reminds me of how America's economic aid post-war, while helpful in some ways, also contributed to a new power dynamic and arguably prolonged some of the underlying tensions. Am I reaching? Possibly. But the film feels SO deliberate, so meticulously crafted, that I really think Von Trier was trying to make a statement about America's own role in the fallout. And that voiceover! Ugh, so creepy and hypnotic. It's constantly telling Leopold (and therefore the audience) what to do, creating this sense of being utterly controlled. Is that the director telling us something about American influence? Are we all passengers on this train hurtling towards an unknown destination whether we realize it or not? It's almost manipulative, using it to set up the story. What do you guys think? Is it just a cool stylistic choice, or is there something deeper going on there? I'm dying to know everyone else's interpretations.