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November 24th, 2008 | by Alive Mind Education | published in Film Info, Five Obstructions
In The Five Obstructions Lars von Trier enters the world of experimental documentary filmmaking by challenging his idol Jørgen Leth to remake his 1967 masterpiece, The Perfect Human, five times, each time with a different ‘obstruction’. Leth rises to the challenge, from filming in Cuba to the red light district of Bombay to Brussels, as von Trier hurtles one obstruction after the other at him. An innovative director, von Trier is closely associated with the Dogme 95 collective. This documentary will be discussed and studied by filmmakers, fans and critics for years to come.
The Five Obstructions Product Information
Grade Level: Grades 10-12, College and University
Subjects: Arts, Cinema Studies, Film Studies
Language: English, French, Danish, & Spanish with English Subtitles
Copyright: © 2004 KOCH Lorber Films LLC. All rights reserved.
Set: DVD Only
Total Running Time: 90 minutes
UPC Number: 741952303497
Catalog Number: KLF-DV-3034
ISBN Number: 1-4172-0061-8
Educational Prices: (includes Public Performance Rights)
- College / University: $249.00
- Library / High School: $129.00
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