The Idiots (1998)

Take a long ride on the short bus.

The Idiots (1998) poster

A group of people gather at a Copenhagen suburban home to break all the limitations and to bring out the 'inner idiot' in themselves.

Director: Lars von Trier
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Lars von Trier
Editing: Molly Malene Stensgaard
Production: Zentropa Entertainments, DR TV, La Sept Cinéma, Liberator Productions, VPRO, Argus Film Produktie, ZDF/Arte
Country: Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands
Language: Dansk
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $7,200
Original Language: da

Themes

Political Satire and Social Critique, Stories of Hope and Redemption

Keywords

mentally disabled, staging, normality, freedom, lifestyle, commune, test of courage, idiot, publicity, social control, mockery, simulation, bodily disabled person, psychology, coercion

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Idiots about?
A group of people gather at a Copenhagen suburban home to break all the limitations and to bring out the 'inner idiot' in themselves.
Who directed The Idiots?
The Idiots was directed by Lars von Trier.
Who stars in The Idiots?
The Idiots stars Bodil Jørgensen, Jens Albinus, Anne Louise Hassing, Troels Lyby, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Louise Mieritz.
How long is The Idiots?
The Idiots has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is The Idiots?
The Idiots is a Comedy, Drama film.
What is the budget of The Idiots?
The Idiots had a budget of $3M.
How much did The Idiots gross?
The Idiots grossed $7,200 worldwide.
Where was The Idiots produced?
The Idiots was produced in Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands.
What are the themes of The Idiots?
The themes of The Idiots include: Political Satire and Social Critique, Stories of Hope and Redemption.