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The Five Obstructions (2004) THE FIVE OBSTRUCTIONS Danish director Lars von Trier challenges his former mentor Jorgen Leth to remake a 1967 short in five ways. The result is… Unrated PT90M Documentary Koch Lober
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The Five Obstructions (2004)

MPAA Rating: Unrated
Reviewed by | Jun 18, 2004

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Details Limited Release: May 26, 2004; Rated: Unrated; Length: 90 Minutes; Genre: Documentary; Distributor: Koch Lober

THE FIVE OBSTRUCTIONS Danish director Lars von Trier challenges his former mentor Jorgen Leth to remake a 1967 short in five ways. The result is eager, playful, and inspired -- a prankish filmmaking equivalent of the story of Job.

Originally posted Jun 18, 2004 Published in issue #770 Jun 18, 2004 Order article reprints