an excellent documentary, one that shows the mischievous genius of Von Triers to the best. The film documents 5 forced re-makes of a single set piece film each overcoming to a series of 'obstructions' imposed by Von Trier upon our director.
It ends up illuminating the creative process itself - the hurdles we impose, the excuses we hide behind, the triumph of overcoming the 'obstruction', all in a profound and simple manner - a perfect example is the stinging 'obstruction' of the third re-make: total creative freedom.
the films themselves are not the point - it is the dialogue between the filmmakers, and the blinding x-ray of the creative process it provides us.
highly recommended for anyone involved with artistic endeavour in this world.
It ends up illuminating the creative process itself - the hurdles we impose, the excuses we hide behind, the triumph of overcoming the 'obstruction', all in a profound and simple manner - a perfect example is the stinging 'obstruction' of the third re-make: total creative freedom.
the films themselves are not the point - it is the dialogue between the filmmakers, and the blinding x-ray of the creative process it provides us.
highly recommended for anyone involved with artistic endeavour in this world.