The Five Obstructions

The Five Obstructions 2003 Released

Directed by Jørgen Leth, Lars von Trier

Documentary · 1h 30min

 

The Five Obstructions 2003 Released

Directed by Jørgen Leth, Lars von Trier

Documentary · 1h 30min

 

In 1967, experimental filmmaker Jorgen Leth created a striking short film, The Perfect Human, starring a man and women sitting in a box while a narrator poses questions about their relationship and humanity. Years later, Danish director Lars von Trier made a deal with Leth to remake his film five times, each under a different set of circumstances and with von Trier's strictly prescribed rules. As Leth completes each challenge,... see more

In 1967, experimental filmmaker Jorgen Leth created a striking short film, The Perfect Human, starring a man and women sitting in a box while a narrator poses questions about their relationship and humanity. Years later, Danish director Lars von Trier made a deal with Leth to remake his film five times, each under a different set of circumstances and with von Trier's strictly prescribed rules. As Leth completes each challenge,... see more
RELEASED
07 Nov, 2003
COUNTRY
DK
LANGUAGE
DA
SPOKEN
Danish, English, French, Spanish
BUDGET
N/A
REVENUE
$279,032
Image
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