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The Five Obstructions
The Five Obstructions

The Five Obstructions

2003

⭐6.9(170 votes)
1h 30m
Documentary

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.

About The Five Obstructions

The Five Obstructions (2003) is a Documentary film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch The Five Obstructions on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 170 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.

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