Synopsis
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.
Movie Information
- Director
- Lars von Trier
- Writers
- Asger Leth, Jørgen Leth, Lars von Trier
- Release Year
- 2003
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Genre
- Documentary
- Language
- DA
- Country
- Belgium, Denmark, France, Switzerland
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (183 votes)
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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 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.
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