Obstructions Screening

Once you get past the feeling of sick, twisted humor that Lars von Trier uses while helping Jorgen Leth get past his depression, the documentary was actually very interesting. Although I liked the original The Perfect Human, it was amazing how by simply adding a few limits and obstructions, the piece can change completely. I think Lars von Trier was very smart, or atleast a great muse, by challenging Jorgen Leth in ways most people would not. By being pushed to your limits and out of your comfort zone, strong and magnificent work can be made. It also amazes me how this entire process was over the length of about 3 years, and as the movie goes along, you can see Leth becoming happier and slowly finding his way out of his depression or slump of no creativity. I am interested in seeing how our project will grow and transform by using our own obstructions and working in a group, which could almost be interpreted as yet another obstruction.