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Reviews
De fem benspænd (2003)
a blinding x-ray of artistic endeavour
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.
Moeder Dao, de schildpadgelijkende (1995)
extremely moving re-edit of b/w colonial propoganda footage
Taking archive silent b/w footage from the colonisation of the dutch east-indies, the filmakers re-edit it to their new agenda to show the despoilation of a land, people and society in the name of enlightenment and $. Laugh, shake your head, and be moved to the point of tears. See it.