The Five Obstructions

Name: The Five Obstructions
Released: 2003-11-07
Rating: 7

7.0/10 (179)

·2003· 90 min

Director: Jørgen Leth

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.

Where to Watch

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Trailer

Cast

Jørgen Leth

Voice-over (from Det perfekte menneske) / Self - Director / +

Lars von Trier

Self / Obstructor (segment "The Conversations")

Claus Nissen

The Perfect Man (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)

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Majken Algren Nielsen

The Perfect Woman (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)

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Daniel Hernandez Rodriguez

The Perfect Man (segment "Cuba")

Jacqueline Arenal

The Perfect Woman (segment "Cuba")

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Vivian Rosa

(segment "Cuba")

Patrick Bauchau

The Perfect Man / Voice-over (Brussels) / Speaker (Cartoon)

Alexandra Vandernoot

The Perfect Woman (segment "Brussels")

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Marie Dejaer

Maid (segment "Brussels")

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Pascal Perez

Couple (Man) (segment "Brussels")

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Meschell Perez

Couple (Woman) (segment "Brussels")

In brief

The Five Obstructions (2003) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 179 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 30min. You can stream it on: MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Five Obstructions online?

The Five Obstructions is available on the following streaming services: MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Five Obstructions?

The Five Obstructions runs 90 minutes (1h 30min).

What rating does The Five Obstructions have?

The Five Obstructions has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 179 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Five Obstructions from?

The Five Obstructions was released in 2003.