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Playing the Fool

Documentary
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2000-08-19
24m
English
Released
Dual Purpose Production

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Documentary following the controversy engendered by his 1988 film THE IDIOTS, which showed a group of middle class people pretending to be mentally impaired. Disabled people confront film director Lars von Trier about his view that anything can be shwon in film, arguing that it reinforces stereotypes of the disabled

#disability#stereotype#lars von trier#danish cinema#the idiots (1998)

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About Playing the Fool

Documentary following the controversy engendered by his 1988 film THE IDIOTS, which showed a group of middle class people pretending to be mentally impaired. Disabled people confront film director Lars von Trier about his view that anything can be shwon in film, arguing that it reinforces stereotypes of the disabled Running 24 minutes.

Playing the Fool Cast and Characters

The cast features Lars von Trier (as Self), Jamie Beddard (as Self), and Paul Darke (as Self). Their performances are a major reason Playing the Fool has built such a passionate audience.

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Playing the Fool flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Playing the Fool?

Playing the Fool runs for 24 minutes (about 0.4 hour).

Is Playing the Fool good? What's the rating?

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Who is in the cast of Playing the Fool?

The main cast includes Lars von Trier, Jamie Beddard, and Paul Darke.

Is Playing the Fool available in English?

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When was Playing the Fool released?

Playing the Fool was released in 2000.

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What is Playing the Fool about?

Playing the Fool is a Documentary English-language film. Documentary following the controversy engendered by his 1988 film THE IDIOTS, which showed a group of middle class people pretending to be mentally impaired. Disabled people confront film director Lars von Trier about his view that anything can be shwon in film, arguing that it reinforces stereotypes of the disabled

When was Playing the Fool released?

Playing the Fool was released on August 19, 2000. It has a runtime of 24m. The film was produced by Dual Purpose Production.

Who stars in Playing the Fool?

Playing the Fool stars Lars von Trier, Jamie Beddard and Paul Darke. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Playing the Fool available in HD?

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