The Five Obstructions (2003)
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, von Trier creates increasingly further elaborate stipulations.
Director: Jørgen Leth, Lars von Trier
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: November 7, 2003
Cast
- Jørgen Leth - Voice-over (from Det perfekte menneske) / Self - Director / +
- Lars von Trier - Self / Obstructor (segment "The Conversations")
- Claus Nissen - The Perfect Man (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)
- Majken Algren Nielsen - The Perfect Woman (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)
- Daniel Hernandez Rodriguez - The Perfect Man (segment "Cuba")
- Jacqueline Arenal - The Perfect Woman (segment "Cuba")
- Vivian Rosa - (segment "Cuba")
- Patrick Bauchau - The Perfect Man / Voice-over (Brussels) / Speaker (Cartoon)
- Alexandra Vandernoot - The Perfect Woman (segment "Brussels")
- Marie Dejaer - Maid (segment "Brussels")
Screenplay
Cinematography: Dan Holmberg
Editing: Camilla Skousen, Morten Højbjerg
Production: Panic Productions, Wajnbrosse Productions, Almaz Film Productions, Zentropa Entertainments
Country: Belgium, Denmark, France, Switzerland
Language: Dansk, Français, English, Español
Box Office: $279,032
Original Language: da
Keywords
third world, challenge, animated scene, director, filmmaking, mentor protégé relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Five Obstructions about?
- 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, von Trier creates increasingly further elaborate stipulations.
- Who directed The Five Obstructions?
- The Five Obstructions was directed by Jørgen Leth, Lars von Trier.
- Who stars in The Five Obstructions?
- The Five Obstructions stars Jørgen Leth, Lars von Trier, Claus Nissen, Majken Algren Nielsen, Daniel Hernandez Rodriguez, Jacqueline Arenal.
- How long is The Five Obstructions?
- The Five Obstructions has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Five Obstructions?
- The Five Obstructions is a Documentary film.
- How much did The Five Obstructions gross?
- The Five Obstructions grossed $279,032 worldwide.
- Where was The Five Obstructions produced?
- The Five Obstructions was produced in Belgium, Denmark, France, Switzerland.