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The Five Obstructions
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6.906
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Documentary
1h 30m
2003

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...

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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.

  • DirectorLars von Trier
  • Release7 November 2003
  • GenreDocumentary
  • Duration1h 30m
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  • Revenue$279,032
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  • Productions

    Panic Productions, Wajnbrosse Productions, Almaz Film Productions, Zentropa Entertainments

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