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The Five Obstructions is a 2003 Danish documentary film directed by Lars von Trier and Jørgen Leth. The film is conceived as a documentary, but incorporates lengthy sections of experimental films produced by the filmmakers. The premise is that von Trier has created a challenge for his friend and mentor, Jørgen Leth, another renowned filmmaker.
Nov 21, 2003 · Lars von Trier challenges Jørgen Leth to remake his 1967 short film under different constraints. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and read user and critic reviews of this acclaimed documentary.
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- Documentary
- Jørgen Leth, Lars von Trier
- 2003-11-21
Sep 10, 2004 · Lars von Trier challenges his mentor Jorgen Leth to remake his 1967 film "The Perfect Human" under five absurd conditions. Watch how Leth responds to von Trier's provocations and reinvent his style in this documentary.
The Five Obstructions is a 2003 Danish documentary film directed by Lars von Trier and Jørgen Leth. The film is conceived as a documentary, but incorporates lengthy sections of experimental films produced by the filmmakers.
- 87 min
- 2.7K
- Dil Hildebrand
Sep 11, 2003 · A documentary about Lars von Trier's experiment to remake Jorgen Leth's short film "The Perfect Human" under different constraints. Critics praise the film as a fascinating and funny exploration of filmmaking and creativity.
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- Claus Nissen
- Jørgen Leth, Lars Von Trier
- Documentary
"The Five Obstructions", a 100 min. Dano-Belgian theatre documentary directed by Lars von Trier and Jørgen Leth. An investigative journey into the phenomenon of "documentary", based on manifestos written by each director.
Oct 13, 2003 · Lars von Trier challenges Jørgen Leth to remake his classic short film under five absurd rules in this documentary about filmmaking. The review praises the film as a remarkable intellectual exercise and a proof of von Trier's genius.
