

The Five Obstructions
6.9(183)20031h 28m2
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.
TMDB
6.9/10
183 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- $279K
- Language
- English
- third world
- challenge
- animated scene
- director
- filmmaking
- mentor protégé relationship
Top billed cast













Where to watch
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- PremiereSundance Film Festival20 Jan 2004
- PremiereWisconsin Film Festival4 Apr 2004
- PremierePhiladelphia International Film Festival16 Apr 2004
- Theatrical (limited)New York City, New York26 May 2004
United KingdomGB
- Theatrical157 Nov 2003
CanadaCA
- PremiereToronto International Film Festival11 Sept 2003
DenmarkDK
- PremiereCPH:DOX7 Nov 2003
- Theatrical1121 Nov 2003
ItalyIT
- PremiereVenice Film Festival30 Aug 2003
- Theatrical9 Jan 2004
JapanJP
- Digital / OTTG12 Feb 2011
NorwayNO
- PremiereOslo International Film Festival29 Nov 2003
- TheatricalA18 Jun 2004
SwedenSE
- PremiereGöteborg Film Festival29 Jan 2004
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Five Obstructions released?
- The Five Obstructions was released on 7 November 2003.
- Where can I watch The Five Obstructions online?
- The Five Obstructions is available on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel in India. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Five Obstructions?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Five Obstructions is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Five Obstructions?
- The Five Obstructions holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 183 votes.
- Who directed The Five Obstructions?
- The Five Obstructions (2003) was directed by Jørgen Leth.
- How long is The Five Obstructions?
- The Five Obstructions runs for 1h 28m.











