The Five Obstructions

In the experimental world of avant-garde cinema, Danish director Lars von Trier pushes boundaries once again in his latest project. He tasks his former mentor, famed filmmaker Jørgen Leth, with remaking Leth's own 1967 short film "The Perfect Human" – but not just once, but five distinct times. Each version is bound by a peculiar set of rules that force both director and actor to confront the limits of human expression. With every iteration, the film's narrative evolves alongside its constraints, inviting viewers into a surreal world where art, absurdity, and human nature collide. As von Trier and Leth navigate these challenging parameters, they explore themes of artistic freedom, creative compromise, and the nature of perfection itself in this unconventional cinematic experiment.