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The Five Obstructions

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Is The Five Obstructions worth watching? With a rating of 6.906/10, this Documentary film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Five Obstructions 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.

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Top Cast

Jørgen Leth
Jørgen LethVoice-over (from Det perfekte menneske) / Self - Director / +
Lars von Trier
Lars von TrierSelf / Obstructor (segment "The Conversations")
Claus Nissen
Claus NissenThe Perfect Man (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)
Majken Algren Nielsen
Majken Algren NielsenThe Perfect Woman (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)
Daniel Hernandez Rodriguez
Daniel Hernandez RodriguezThe Perfect Man (segment "Cuba")
Jacqueline Arenal
Jacqueline ArenalThe Perfect Woman (segment "Cuba")
Vivian Rosa
Vivian Rosa(segment "Cuba")
Patrick Bauchau
Patrick BauchauThe Perfect Man / Voice-over (Brussels) / Speaker (Cartoon)
Alexandra Vandernoot
Alexandra VandernootThe Perfect Woman (segment "Brussels")
Marie Dejaer
Marie DejaerMaid (segment "Brussels")

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Is The Five Obstructions worth watching?

The Five Obstructions has received mixed reviews with a 6.906/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Documentary movies.

Is The Five Obstructions hit or flop?

The Five Obstructions has received average ratings (6.906/10), performing moderately with audiences.

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The Five Obstructions is a Documentary movie that 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 narrat...

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