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The Five Obstructions (2003)

Original title: De fem benspænd

2003-11-07 · 1h 30m · DA
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Lars von Trier challenges his mentor, filmmaker Jørgen Leth, to remake Leth’s 1967 short film The Perfect Human five times, each with a different set of bizarre and challenging rules.

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Claus NissenClaus NissenThe Perfect Man - from 'Det perfekte menneske' 1967Lars von TrierLars von TrierHimself - Obstructor / Lars von TrierMajken Algren NielsenMajken Algren NielsenThe Perfect Woman, from 'Det perfekte menneske' 1967)Jacqueline ArenalJacqueline ArenalThe Perfect Woman, CubaDaniel Hernandez RodriguezDaniel Hernandez RodriguezThe Perfect Man, CubaAlexandra VandernootAlexandra VandernootThe Perfect Woman, BrusselsPatrick BauchauPatrick BauchauThe Perfect Man, Brussels / Speaker / SpeakerVivian RosaVivian RosaAnders HoveAnders HoveNaked Man, from "Notater om kærligheden" 1989 featured in segment "Obstruction #4 - The Perfect Human: Cartoon"Pascal PerezPascal PerezCoupleMeschell PerezMeschell PerezCoupleMarie DejaerMarie DejaerMaid

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Lars von Trier challenges his mentor, filmmaker Jørgen Leth, to remake Leth’s 1967 short film The Perfect Human five times, each with a different set of bizarre and challenging rules.

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