Dogma 2: The Idiots (1998)
From controversial director Lars von Trier comes a strikingly original and thought provoking film about a group of people who confront and subvert the norms and conventions of middle-class society by exploring and releasing their 'inner idiot'.
Following a chance encounter with the group, the lonely drifter Karen becomes unintentionally involved with them. Gradually, Karen begins to understand what they are up to and, overcoming initial anger and reluctance, eventually participates in their subversive activities. Isolated and concealing a deep sadness, Karen finds solace, acceptance and understanding with 'the idiots' and she is drawn in by the sense of joy and child-like innocence of their behaviour. However, as the idiocy escalates, certain members decide to leave, strengthening the solidarity of those who remain and futhering their resolve to live out their excessive feelings, the aggression, the curiosity and the uncontrolled egotistical, primitive sexuality.
Classification: Suitable only for persons of 18 years and over
Starring: Henrik Prip, Jens Albinus, Louise Hassing, Bodil Jorgenson, Troels Lyby, Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Director: Lars Von Trier
Members Reviews
Reviewed by: JG
Conventional Idiocy
A well-made, funny and thoughtful film ; but ultimately a bit disappointing because of its well-ploughed content, and unoriginal take on it. There's something for everyone : comedy, philosophy, pornography, social comment, and a real story involving at least 2 interesting people. And it's all filmed according to the strictures of the director's beliefs : musicless, 'real' and a bit off-beat. But really it's a bunch of hippies versus Responsibility, and - apart from a few really funny, shocking and emotional scenes - it doesn't quite pack the punch it occasionally promises. Dogma is fine, and it still looks like a film that is pushing some boundaries, and its 'conventional' setting gives it immediate impact, but, in the end, it doesn't break the mould.
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Dogma 2: The Idiots
 
Genres:
Drama

Run Time:
109 Minutes

Subtitles:
English

Languages:
Danish

Countries:
Denmark

BFI Classification:
Suitable only for persons of 18 years and over

Release Date:
25/09/2000

Production Year:
1998

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.66:1

Colour:
Colour

Special Features:
  • Dogma Manifesto
  • Trailer
  • Filmographies
  • Scene Selection
  • Stills
  • Text Interview
  • Character Analysis
  • Region 0
  • Interactive Menu
  • Scene Access
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