The Idiots - 1999

With his first Dogma-95 film director Lars von Trier opens up a completely new film platform. With a mix of home-video and documentary styles the film tells the story of a group of young people who have decided to get to know their “inner-idiots” and thus not only facing and breaking their outer appearance but also their inner.

114min
1999
16
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.7/10

Cast

Paprika Steen profile picturePaprika SteenHigh Class Lady
Erik Wedersøe profile pictureErik WedersøeStoffer's Uncle
Michael Moritzen profile pictureMichael MoritzenMan from Municipality
Anders Hove profile pictureAnders HoveJosephine's Father
Claus Strandberg profile pictureClaus StrandbergGuide at Factory
Jens Jørn Spottag profile pictureJens Jørn SpottagBoss at Advertising Agency
John Martinus profile pictureJohn MartinusMan in Morning-Jacket
Hans Henrik Clemensen profile pictureHans Henrik ClemensenKaren's Husband - Anders
Lone Lindorff profile pictureLone LindorffKaren's Mother
Regitze Estrup profile pictureRegitze EstrupKaren's Sister - Louise
Marina Bouras profile pictureMarina BourasAxel's Wife
Julie Wieth profile pictureJulie WiethWoman with 2 Kids
Lillian Tillegreen profile pictureLillian TillegreenArt Class Lady #2
Lars von Trier profile pictureLars von TrierInterviewer (voice) (uncredited)

About The Idiots

The Idiots Overview

With his first Dogma-95 film director Lars von Trier opens up a completely new film platform. With a mix of home-video and documentary styles the film tells the story of a group of young people who have decided to get to know their “inner-idiots” and thus not only facing and breaking their outer appearance but also their inner.

Age Rating: 16
Runtime: 114min

Extra details

Original Title: Idioterne
Original Language: Danish
Budget: $2,500,000.00
Revenue: $7,200.00
Directed By: Lars von Trier
Production Companies
Zentropa EntertainmentsDR TVLiberator ProductionsLa Sept CinémaArgus Film ProduktieVPROZDF/ArteNordisk Film & TV FondCoBo FondsSVT DramaCanal+RAI3 Emme Cinematografica