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The Five Obstructions

Lars Von Trier issues a filmmaking challenge to Jørgen Leth, asking him to remake his iconic short film "The Perfect Human" under a series of increasingly restrictive conditions.

An investigative documentary journey, blending manifestos from two directors, explores the concept of documentary filmmaking. The film's protagonist revisits and reimagines their first film, "The Perfect Human", a 1967 documentary on Danish life, showcasing the unique style of the director.

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Main Cast

Claus Nissen Claus Nissen The Perfect Man (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)
Majken Algren Nielsen Majken Algren Nielsen The Perfect Woman (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)
Daniel Hernandez Rodriguez Daniel Hernandez Rodriguez The Perfect Man (segment "Cuba")
Jacqueline Arenal Jacqueline Arenal The Perfect Woman (segment "Cuba")
Vivian Rosa Vivian Rosa (segment "Cuba")
Patrick Bauchau Patrick Bauchau The Perfect Man / Voice-over (Brussels) / Speaker (Cartoon)
Alexandra Vandernoot Alexandra Vandernoot The Perfect Woman (segment "Brussels")
Marie Dejaer Marie Dejaer Maid (segment "Brussels")
Pascal Perez Pascal Perez Couple (Man) (segment "Brussels")
Anders Hove Anders Hove Naked Man (from Notater om kærligheden) ( segment "Cartoon")
Charlotte Sieling Charlotte Sieling Naked Woman (from Notater om kærligheden) ( segment "Cartoon")
Jan Nowicki Jan Nowicki Man with Jacket (from Notater om kærligheden) ( segment Cartoon)
Stina Ekblad Stina Ekblad Woman with Money (from Notater om kærligheden) (segment Cartoon)

Appearances

Jørgen Leth Jørgen Leth
Lars von Trier Lars von Trier

Creators

Lars von Trier Lars von Trier Director, Writer
Jørgen Leth Jørgen Leth Director, Writer
Asger Leth Asger Leth Writer

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The Five Obstructions | Trailer | BELDOCS 2022

The Five Obstructions | Trailer | BELDOCS 2022

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Info about The Five Obstructions

Studio(s): Panic Productions, Wajnbrosse Productions

Originally Released: United States, Nov 07, 2003

Production Countries: Belgium, Denmark, France, Switzerland

Genres:Documentary

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