The Five Obstructions
The Five Obstructions

The Five Obstructions (2003)

Directed by Jørgen Leth
⏱ 90 min
Documentary
7.0 · TMDB rating

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TMDB: 7.0/10 (179 votes)

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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.
Where can I watch The Five Obstructions?
Available on: MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.
When was The Five Obstructions released?
2003-11-07

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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.

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