I just went to see The Five Obstructions, the new Lars von Trier documentary. It's about his relationship with Jorgen Leth, an older Danish director. I loathe von Trier, and unsurprisingly, he comes off as a giant putz. It's hard to imagine why Leth, an amiable and charming man, puts up with him. But that's partially the point: somewhere around the end of the third obstruction movie becomes an unexpectedly inspiring commentary on stubborn ingenuity, the power of constraints, and the complexity of friendship.
Oh, go see it. And then tell me what you think, alright?
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