Poster of The Five Obstructions

The Five Obstructions

Plot: Lars von Trier challenges his mentor, filmmaker Jørgen Leth, to remake Leth’s 1967 short film The Perfect Human five times, each with a different set of bizarre and challenging rules.
Release Date: Friday, November 7 2003
20 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Claus NissenClaus Nissen
Claus Nissen was
65 in The Five Obstructions
as 'The Perfect Man (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jul 28 1938 –
Tue, Apr 29 2008
Portrait of Majken Algren NielsenMajken Algren Nielsen
Majken Algren Nielsen was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'The Perfect Woman (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Daniel Hernandez RodriguezDaniel Hernandez Rodriguez
Daniel Hernandez Rodriguez was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'The Perfect Man (segment "Cuba")'.
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Portrait of Jacqueline ArenalJacqueline Arenal
Jacqueline Arenal was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'The Perfect Woman (segment "Cuba")'.
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Portrait of Vivian RosaVivian Rosa
Vivian Rosa was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as '(segment "Cuba")'.
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Portrait of Jørgen LethJørgen Leth
Jørgen Leth was
66 in The Five Obstructions
as 'Voice-over (from Det perfekte menneske) / Self - Director / +'.
Mon, Jun 14 1937
Portrait of Patrick BauchauPatrick Bauchau
Patrick Bauchau was
64 in The Five Obstructions
as 'The Perfect Man / Voice-over (Brussels) / Speaker (Cartoon)'.
Tue, Dec 06 1938
Portrait of Alexandra VandernootAlexandra Vandernoot
Alexandra Vandernoot was
38 in The Five Obstructions
as 'The Perfect Woman (segment "Brussels")'.
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Portrait of Marie DejaerMarie Dejaer
Marie Dejaer was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Maid (segment "Brussels")'.
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Portrait of Pascal PerezPascal Perez
Pascal Perez was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Couple (Man) (segment "Brussels")'.
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Portrait of Meschell PerezMeschell Perez
Meschell Perez was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Couple (Woman) (segment "Brussels")'.
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Portrait of Bent ChristensenBent Christensen
Bent Christensen would have been no older than
62 in The Five Obstructions
as 'Gangster (from Det gode og det onde) (segment "Cartoon")'.
Tue, May 28 1929 –
Mon, Jan 06 1992
Portrait of Anders HoveAnders Hove
Anders Hove was
47 in The Five Obstructions
as 'Naked Man (from Notater om kærligheden) ( segment "Cartoon")'.
Mon, Jan 16 1956
Portrait of Charlotte SielingCharlotte Sieling
Charlotte Sieling was
43 in The Five Obstructions
as 'Naked Woman (from Notater om kærligheden) ( segment "Cartoon")'.
Wed, Jul 13 1960
Portrait of Jan NowickiJan Nowicki
Jan Nowicki was
64 in The Five Obstructions
as 'Man with Jacket (from Notater om kærligheden) ( segment Cartoon)'.
Sun, Nov 05 1939 –
Wed, Dec 07 2022
Portrait of Stina EkbladStina Ekblad
Stina Ekblad was
49 in The Five Obstructions
as 'Woman with Money (from Notater om kærligheden) (segment Cartoon)'.
Fri, Feb 26 1954
Portrait of Lars von TrierLars von Trier
Lars von Trier was
47 in The Five Obstructions
as 'Self / Obstructor (segment "The Conversations")'.
Mon, Apr 30 1956
Portrait of Bob SabistonBob Sabiston
Bob Sabiston was
36 in The Five Obstructions
as 'Self (segment "The Perfect Human: Cartoon") (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1967

Crew

Portrait of Jørgen LethJørgen Leth
Jørgen Leth was
66 in The Five Obstructions
as 'Director, Writer'
Mon, Jun 14 1937
Portrait of Lars von TrierLars von Trier
Lars von Trier was
47 in The Five Obstructions
as 'Director, Writer, Idea'
Mon, Apr 30 1956
Portrait of Asger LethAsger Leth
Asger Leth was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Second Unit Director of Photography, Writer, Second Unit Director, First Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Bob SabistonBob Sabiston
Bob Sabiston was
36 in The Five Obstructions
as 'Animation Director, Animation'
Sun, Jan 01 1967
Portrait of Dan HolmbergDan Holmberg
Dan Holmberg was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Manuel DacosseManuel Dacosse
Manuel Dacosse was
26 in The Five Obstructions
as 'Additional Director of Photography'
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Portrait of Adam Morris PhilpAdam Morris Philp
Adam Morris Philp was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Additional Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Marc-Henri WajnbergMarc-Henri Wajnberg
Marc-Henri Wajnberg was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Delegated Producer, Co-Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Anne Katrine AndersenAnne Katrine Andersen
Anne Katrine Andersen was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Post Production Producer, Post-Production Manager'
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Portrait of Carsten HolstCarsten Holst
Carsten Holst was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Anders JacobsenAnders Jacobsen
Anders Jacobsen was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Vibeke WindeløvVibeke Windeløv
Vibeke Windeløv was
52 in The Five Obstructions
as 'Executive Producer'
Fri, Dec 22 1950
Portrait of Peter Aalbæk JensenPeter Aalbæk Jensen
Peter Aalbæk Jensen was
47 in The Five Obstructions
as 'Executive Producer'
Sun, Apr 08 1956
Portrait of Marianne ChristensenMarianne Christensen
Marianne Christensen was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Casting, Line Producer'
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Portrait of Yeslam bin LadenYeslam bin Laden
Yeslam bin Laden was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Co-Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Nicole MoraNicole Mora
Nicole Mora was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Co-Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Signe Birket-SmithSigne Birket-Smith
Signe Birket-Smith was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Producer's Assistant'
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Portrait of Gérald MorinGérald Morin
Gérald Morin was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Co-Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Nina Munch PetersenNina Munch Petersen
Nina Munch Petersen was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Producer's Assistant'
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Portrait of Camilla SkousenCamilla Skousen
Camilla Skousen was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Morten HøjbjergMorten Højbjerg
Morten Højbjerg was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Simon KristiansenSimon Kristiansen
Simon Kristiansen was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Online Editor'
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Portrait of Marlene Billie AndreasenMarlene Billie Andreasen
Marlene Billie Andreasen was
30 in The Five Obstructions
as 'Online Editor'
Fri, Aug 31 1973
Portrait of Kristian LethKristian Leth
Kristian Leth was
23 in The Five Obstructions
as 'Additional Music'
Thu, Mar 27 1980
Portrait of Anders ValbroAnders Valbro
Anders Valbro was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Music Consultant'
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Portrait of Mikkel MalthaMikkel Maltha
Mikkel Maltha was
30 in The Five Obstructions
as 'Music Consultant'
Thu, Jan 18 1973
Portrait of Hans MøllerHans Møller
Hans Møller was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Sound Designer'
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Portrait of Daniel DencikDaniel Dencik
Daniel Dencik was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Additional Editing'
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Portrait of Lisa SchonkerLisa Schonker
Lisa Schonker was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Juan PacíficoJuan Pacífico
Juan Pacífico was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of Paul HeymansPaul Heymans
Paul Heymans was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Sound Engineer'
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Portrait of Jens de Place BjørnJens de Place Bjørn
Jens de Place Bjørn was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Sound Engineer'
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Portrait of Tom HeeneTom Heene
Tom Heene was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Production Manager'
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Portrait of Fabien PascalFabien Pascal
Fabien Pascal was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Color Timer'
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Portrait of Katy O'ConnorKaty O'Connor
Katy O'Connor was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Animation'
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Portrait of Ann VognsenAnn Vognsen
Ann Vognsen was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Accountant'
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Portrait of Ann KøjAnn Køj
Ann Køj was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Accountant'
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Portrait of Magdalena GarcíaMagdalena García
Magdalena García was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Casting, Production Manager'
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Portrait of Amrit GangarAmrit Gangar
Amrit Gangar was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Production Manager'
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Portrait of François ZeegersFrançois Zeegers
François Zeegers was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Gaffer'
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Portrait of Pia NielsenPia Nielsen
Pia Nielsen was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Post Production Supervisor'
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Portrait of Martin Saabye AndersenMartin Saabye Andersen
Martin Saabye Andersen was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Sound Engineer'
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Portrait of Jan JuhlerJan Juhler
Jan Juhler was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Sound Engineer'
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Portrait of Mike LayneMike Layne
Mike Layne was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Animation'
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Portrait of Mette Høst HansenMette Høst Hansen
Mette Høst Hansen was
22 in The Five Obstructions
as 'Post-Production Manager'
Wed, Apr 15 1981
Portrait of Sophie DestinSophie Destin
Sophie Destin was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Poem'
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Portrait of Elisabeth HoutartElisabeth Houtart
Elisabeth Houtart was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Costume Design'
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Portrait of Thomas TherchilsenThomas Therchilsen
Thomas Therchilsen was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Color Grading'
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Portrait of Morten BøttzauwMorten Bøttzauw
Morten Bøttzauw was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Sound Engineer'
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Portrait of Christine EkstrandChristine Ekstrand
Christine Ekstrand was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Post Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Thomas CaspersenThomas Caspersen
Thomas Caspersen was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Digital Film Recording'
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Portrait of Rasmus ChristoffersenRasmus Christoffersen
Rasmus Christoffersen was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Stefan MaenenStefan Maenen
Stefan Maenen was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Production Runner'
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Portrait of Johanne StainerJohanne Stainer
Johanne Stainer was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Production Coordinator'
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Portrait of Tom KoesterTom Koester
Tom Koester was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Sound Engineer'
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Portrait of Randy ColeRandy Cole
Randy Cole was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Animation'
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Portrait of Jennifer DeutromJennifer Deutrom
Jennifer Deutrom was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Animation'
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Portrait of Magdalena CoamanoMagdalena Coamano
Magdalena Coamano was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Holly SabistonHolly Sabiston
Holly Sabiston was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Animation'
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Portrait of Susan SabistonSusan Sabiston
Susan Sabiston was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Animation'
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Portrait of Patrick ThorntonPatrick Thornton
Patrick Thornton was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Animation'
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Portrait of Michael Frank NielsenMichael Frank Nielsen
Michael Frank Nielsen was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Color Timer'
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Portrait of Delphine CoterelDelphine Coterel
Delphine Coterel was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Location Manager'
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Portrait of José Luis FigueroaJosé Luis Figueroa
José Luis Figueroa was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Production Driver'
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Portrait of Michel VinckMichel Vinck
Michel Vinck was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Props'
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Portrait of Majken BramstrupMajken Bramstrup
Majken Bramstrup was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Jesper GrünerJesper Grüner
Jesper Grüner was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Manka SierakowskiManka Sierakowski
Manka Sierakowski was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Füsun EriksenFüsun Eriksen
Füsun Eriksen was
36 in The Five Obstructions
as 'Public Relations'
Wed, Jun 21 1967
Portrait of Suhas BhiwandkarSuhas Bhiwandkar
Suhas Bhiwandkar was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Production Coordinator'
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Portrait of Floyd E. CasperFloyd E. Casper
Floyd E. Casper was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Production Coordinator'
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Portrait of Melanie MuntMelanie Munt
Melanie Munt was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Acting Double'
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Portrait of Javier GonzalesJavier Gonzales
Javier Gonzales was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Production Coordinator'
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Portrait of Deepak RaoDeepak Rao
Deepak Rao was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Production Coordinator'
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Portrait of Marie-Aude GoddardMarie-Aude Goddard
Marie-Aude Goddard was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Mairead O'LearyMairead O'Leary
Mairead O'Leary was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Rogier Van EckRogier Van Eck
Rogier Van Eck was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Sonja EgemarSonja Egemar
Sonja Egemar was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Accountant'
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Portrait of Jordan SavelJordan Savel
Jordan Savel was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Isabelle CorlierIsabelle Corlier
Isabelle Corlier was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Michel DetryMichel Detry
Michel Detry was
>> in The Five Obstructions
as 'Accountant'
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