The Five Obstructions
2003, Danish. Directed by Jørgen Leth & Lars von Trier.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 184 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Jørgen LethDirector
- Lars von TrierDirector
- Jørgen LethVoice-over (from Det perfekte menneske) / Self - Director / +
- Lars von TrierSelf / Obstructor (segment "The Conversations")
- Claus NissenThe Perfect Man (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)
- Majken Algren NielsenThe Perfect Woman (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)
- Daniel Hernandez RodriguezThe Perfect Man (segment "Cuba")
- Jacqueline ArenalThe Perfect Woman (segment "Cuba")
- Vivian Rosa(segment "Cuba")
- Patrick BauchauThe Perfect Man / Voice-over (Brussels) / Speaker (Cartoon)
- Alexandra VandernootThe Perfect Woman (segment "Brussels")
- Marie DejaerMaid (segment "Brussels")
- Pascal PerezCouple (Man) (segment "Brussels")
- Meschell PerezCouple (Woman) (segment "Brussels")
Details
- Released
- 7 November 2003
- Original title
- De fem benspænd
- Country
- Belgium, Denmark, France, Switzerland
- Written by
- Lars von Trier, Asger Leth, Jørgen Leth
- Box office
- $279K
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The Five Obstructions: quick answers
Is The Five Obstructions worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 184 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Five Obstructions?
The Five Obstructions runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Five Obstructions have a post-credits scene?
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Is The Five Obstructions suitable for kids?
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Where can I watch The Five Obstructions?
The Five Obstructions is streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.
What movies are like The Five Obstructions?
If you liked The Five Obstructions, try Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return, Seduced and Abandoned, Being James Bond.
Who directed The Five Obstructions?
The Five Obstructions (2003) was directed by Jørgen Leth and Lars von Trier and stars Jørgen Leth, Lars von Trier, Claus Nissen.