

Movie·2003·1h 30m
The Five Obstructions
Country
Belgium
Language
English
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The Story
Original title: De fem benspænd
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.
Written By
Asger Leth
Producer
Vibeke Windeløv, Peter Aalbæk Jensen
Cinematography
Dan Holmberg
Editor
Camilla Skousen
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