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The Five Obstructions

Jørgen Leth takes on a filmmaking challenge from Lars Von Trier, recreating the iconic short film "The Perfect Human" under demanding and limiting constraints.

An investigative documentary journey into the concept of documentary filmmaking, where two directors, Lars von Trier and Jørgen Leth, revisit and recreate one of Leth's earliest films, "The Perfect Human", exploring the boundaries of documentary storytelling.

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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

Box Office Gross: $279,032.00

Genres:Documentary

Main Cast

Claus NissenClaus NissenThe Perfect Man (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)
Majken Algren NielsenMajken Algren NielsenThe Perfect Woman (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)
Daniel Hernandez RodriguezDaniel Hernandez RodriguezThe Perfect Man (segment "Cuba")
Jacqueline ArenalJacqueline ArenalThe Perfect Woman (segment "Cuba")
Vivian RosaVivian Rosa(segment "Cuba")
Patrick BauchauPatrick BauchauThe Perfect Man / Voice-over (Brussels) / Speaker (Cartoon)
Alexandra VandernootAlexandra VandernootThe Perfect Woman (segment "Brussels")
Marie DejaerMarie DejaerMaid (segment "Brussels")
Pascal PerezPascal PerezCouple (Man) (segment "Brussels")
Anders HoveAnders HoveNaked Man (from Notater om kærligheden) ( segment "Cartoon")
Charlotte SielingCharlotte SielingNaked Woman (from Notater om kærligheden) ( segment "Cartoon")
Jan NowickiJan NowickiMan with Jacket (from Notater om kærligheden) ( segment Cartoon)
Stina EkbladStina EkbladWoman with Money (from Notater om kærligheden) (segment Cartoon)

Appearances

Jørgen LethJørgen Leth
Lars von TrierLars von Trier

Creators

Lars von TrierLars von TrierDirector, Writer
Jørgen LethJørgen LethDirector, Writer
Asger LethAsger LethWriter

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