five obstructions
several months ago I saw “The Five Obstructions” … a twisting in the wind of “The Perfect Human”
One of my longstanding film favorites has been Zentropa. At that time I enjoyed the films and followed actors more than directors so I didn’t go out of my way to pursue Lars von Trier.
Later, making the connection with such films as Dancer in the Dark I kept my eye out for von Trier’s work.
When I get a taste for something I will tend to immerse myself in it… as when I devoured Roland Barthes’ “A Lover’s Discourse” and realized devour was the only word to fit… consume didnt do it unless I acknowlegded that the work consumed me.
So I bought Medusa, and one of his crime/noir stories… and jumped at the opportunity to see The Five Obstructions.