Review of The Five Obstructions (2003) by Matt S — 07 Nov 2007

Amazing film about the failure of art to create honest human interaction.

This review of The Five Obstructions (2003) was written by Matt S on 07 Nov 2007.

The Five Obstructions has generally received very positive reviews.

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Da un capriccio cinematografico di Lars Von Trier, che invidioso di un film fatto negli ann '60 da Leth quasi lo obbliga a rifare il film con…

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By Nick M (1,532) on 10 Jan 2010

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By Rainer G (23) on 24 Mar 2010

This extraordinary Von Trier/Leth co-production gets right to the heart of artistic processes…

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By Darren P (526) on 30 May 2011

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By Andrew U (319) on 23 Dec 2008

I really disliked how the documentary itself was put together, however, watching Jorgen's responses to Von Trier's challenges was well worth…

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By Deric E (32) on 19 Mar 2010

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By Tom C (719) on 07 Jan 2010

It was interesting to see how Lars von Trier tried to punish his idol, and some of these obstructions are quite entertaining…

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