The Five Obstructions

This documentary was really intriguing to me. It was so interesting to see these two intelligent men go back and for like a chess match. Von Trier wants to see Leth create an imperfect and messy film, and help him get out of his old habits. And through out all of the obstacles and obstructions Leth still creates a good film, to Von Trier's disbelief and want. I thought the restrictions were good exercises and is something I want to play with in my art. Obviously these set of rules contribute to making a work that is going to be stylistically different than a work without obstructions. Even if Leth didn't create a film as good as the original "The Perfect Human" I think he learned many lessons during this journey that Von Trier led him through. He got through his creative wall and probably gained a new process for his work.