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The Five Obstructions

2003Age guide: 7+

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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…

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  • Jørgen LethVoice-over (from Det perfekte menneske) / Self - Director / +
  • Lars von TrierSelf / Obstructor (segment "The Conversations")
  • Claus NissenThe Perfect Man (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)
  • Majken Algren NielsenThe Perfect Woman (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage)
  • Daniel Hernandez RodriguezThe Perfect Man (segment "Cuba")
  • Jacqueline ArenalThe Perfect Woman (segment "Cuba")
  • Vivian Rosa(segment "Cuba")
  • Patrick BauchauThe Perfect Man / Voice-over (Brussels) / Speaker (Cartoon)

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