The Five Obstructions (2004)

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The Five Obstructions
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StarringJørgen LethLars von TrierClaus Nissen
DirectorsLars von TrierJørgen Leth
WritersAsger Leth
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NR 1 hr 28 minMay 26th, 2004Documentary
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:May 26th, 2004
On DVD & Blu-ray:October 5th, 2004 - Buy DVD
Movie Box Office Gross:$279,032 (Worldwide)
Original Language:Danish
Executive Producers:Vibeke Windeløv, Peter Aalbæk Jensen
Production Companies:Panic Productions, Wajnbrosse Productions, Almaz Film Productions, Zentropa Entertainments
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