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.
- Status
- Released
- Original Title
- De fem benspænd
- Original Language
- DA
- Production
- Panic Productions, Wajnbrosse Productions, Almaz Film Productions, Zentropa Entertainments
- Box Office
- $279K
Cast
Jørgen LethVoice-over (from Det perfekte menneske) / Self - Director / +
Lars von TrierSelf / Obstructor (segment "The Conversations")
Claus NissenThe Perfect Man (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)
Majken Algren NielsenThe Perfect Woman (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)Daniel Hernandez RodriguezThe Perfect Man (segment "Cuba")
Jacqueline ArenalThe Perfect Woman (segment "Cuba")Vivian Rosa(segment "Cuba")
Patrick BauchauThe Perfect Man / Voice-over (Brussels) / Speaker (Cartoon)
Alexandra VandernootThe Perfect Woman (segment "Brussels")Marie DejaerMaid (segment "Brussels")Pascal PerezCouple (Man) (segment "Brussels")Meschell PerezCouple (Woman) (segment "Brussels")Media
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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 di…
Who stars in The Five Obstructions?
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