The Five Obstructions
Originally released in 2003. The Five Obstructions is a documentary film. directed by Lars von Trier.
Starring Jørgen Leth, Lars von Trier, and Claus Nissen
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 7, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (165 votes)
Box Office
$279K
Worldwide gross
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Belgium
+ 3 more
Directors
Top Cast
Jørgen Leth
as Voice-over (from Det perfekte menneske) / Self - Director / +
Lars von Trier
as Self / Obstructor (segment "The Conversations")
Claus Nissen
as The Perfect Man (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)
Majken Algren Nielsen
as The Perfect Woman (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)
Daniel Hernandez Rodriguez
as The Perfect Man (segment "Cuba")
Jacqueline Arenal
as The Perfect Woman (segment "Cuba")
Vivian Rosa
as (segment "Cuba")
Patrick Bauchau
as The Perfect Man / Voice-over (Brussels) / Speaker (Cartoon)
Alexandra Vandernoot
as The Perfect Woman (segment "Brussels")
Marie Dejaer
as Maid (segment "Brussels")
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
- Revenue
- $279,032
Production Companies
- Panic Productions
- Wajnbrosse Productions
- Almaz Film Productions
- Zentropa Entertainments
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Five Obstructions about?
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...
Who directed The Five Obstructions?
The Five Obstructions was directed by Lars von Trier.
How long is The Five Obstructions?
The Five Obstructions has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Five Obstructions released?
The Five Obstructions was released on November 7, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Five Obstructions?
The main cast of The Five Obstructions includes Jørgen Leth, Lars von Trier, Claus Nissen, Majken Algren Nielsen, Daniel Hernandez Rodriguez.
Is The Five Obstructions worth watching?
The Five Obstructions has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 165 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.