Perfect World (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film
Released in 1990, Perfect World is a notable film directed by Tom Elling, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Tom Elling, cinematographer for Lars von Trier's The Element Of Crime (and his earlier student works, Nocturne, The Last Detail and Befrielsesbilleder) made his debut as a feature-film director with Perfect World, a collaboration with poet Peter Laugesen. Described by Elling as a "visual poem", and by Laugesen as "a collage of dreams - of bubbles or planets in the ocean or universe", the film is very much in the same visually expressive style of The Element Of Crime (indeed, the extent of Elling's contribution to the look of Trier's early works is self-evident). One of the most intoxicatingly beautiful films I've ever seen - the luminous monochromatic cinematography, hallucinatory lighting and liquid editing make this a truly astonishing experience unlike anything else.
Who’s in it. Perfect World stars Anne Mette Rosenkilde, Tabitha Vinten, Marianne Tønsberg and Julie Heilmann, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Perfect World page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Perfect World (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Perfect World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Perfect World?
- Perfect World stars Anne Mette Rosenkilde, Tabitha Vinten, Marianne Tønsberg, Julie Heilmann and Rikke Funch.
- When was Perfect World released?
- Perfect World was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.