Documentary in which Von Trier forces a director friend of his to shoot remakes of one of his old short films. However, each remake must adhere to the "obstructions" imposed by Von Trier, basically absurd rules like not exceeding twelve frames per cut, making it a cartoon, and so on. The resulting short films are quite intriguing, demonstrating that sometimes it’s the restrictions that lead to the most ingenious ideas. However, the documentary side of the project feels somewhat limited, failing to provide juicy behind-the-scenes details or profound insights. I wouldn't have minded a series with various directors participating, though.
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Documentary in which Von Trier forces a director friend of his to shoot remakes of one of his old short films. However, each remake must adhere to the "obstructions" imposed by Von Trier, basically absurd rules like not exceeding twelve frames per cut, making it a cartoon, and so on. The resulting short films are quite intriguing, demonstrating that sometimes it’s the restrictions that lead to the most ingenious ideas. However, the documentary side of the project feels somewhat limited, failing to provide juicy behind-the-scenes details or profound insights. I wouldn't have minded a series with various directors participating, though.