The Five Obstructions
Original title: De fem benspænd
6.9/ 10IMDb7.4183
20031h 28m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- JJørgen Leth
- LLars von Trier
- CClaus Nissen
- MMajken Algren Nielsen
- DDaniel Hernandez Rodriguez
- JJacqueline Arenal
- VVivian Rosa
- PPatrick Bauchau
- AAlexandra Vandernoot
- MMarie Dejaer
Crew
- Directors
- Jørgen Leth, Lars von Trier
- Writers
- Lars von Trier, Asger Leth, Jørgen Leth
- Producers
- Carsten Holst, Peter Aalbæk Jensen, Vibeke Windeløv, Anders Jacobsen
- Production
- Panic Productions, Wajnbrosse Productions, Almaz Film Productions, Zentropa Entertainments
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Five Obstructions rated?
The Five Obstructions has an audience rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 183 votes.
Who directed The Five Obstructions?
The Five Obstructions was directed by Jørgen Leth, Lars von Trier.
When was The Five Obstructions released?
The Five Obstructions was released in 2003.