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The Five Obstructions

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The Five Obstructions
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NR,1hr 30min
Genres:
Drama,Documentary
Released:
November 7, 2003
Directors:
Jorgen Leth, Lars von Trier, Jørgen Leth
Distributor:
Trust Film Sales
Starring:
Jørgen Leth, Jorgen Leth, Lars von Trier  ...more
Synopsis: Danish auteur Lars von Trier directs the documentary-of-sorts The Five Obstructions (De Fem Benspænd). In 2001, von Trier convinces veteran filmmaker Jørgen Leth to create five remakes of his 1967 short The Perfect Human. Calling himself the Obstructor, von Trier orders Leth to make his films in various parts of the world with extremely specific demands. For instance, the first film must be shot in Cuba with no set with only 12 frames per shot. The five remakes-within-the-film are "The Perfect Human: ... Full Synopsis
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Owen Gleiberman, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
As he rises to each challenge, you realize that von Trier, the most exalted of prankish sadists, has orchestrated the filmmaking equivalent of the story of Job. The Five Obstructions glories in art, life, and the faith that binds them. Full Review
Metascore
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 from metacritic.com
79
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Based on 21 critic reviews
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