De Fem Benspænd

The Five Obstructions

It‘s something of a surprise to see the leader of the Dogme95 movement turn into a satanic, rule-obsessed martinet in this remarkable docu-drama about the clash between two filmmakers. A fascinating meditation on filmmaking and a remarkable intellectual exercise. (Jamie Russel)

European Panorama 2004
Lars von Trier, Jørgen Leth
Denmark / Switzerland / Germany / France 2003
color & black and white
80 minutes
OV with English subtitles
Screenplay Lars von Trier, Jørgen Leth, Asger Leth, Sophie De
Cinematography Kim Hattesen, Jan Holmberg
Editing Daniel Dencik, Morton Højbjerg, Camilla Skousen
Music Mikkel Maltha
With Claus Nissen, Jørgen Leth, Lars von Trier
Production
Zentropa Real Filmbyen 22 2650 Hvidovre Dänemark T +45 368 687 88 carsten.holst@filmbyen.com
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