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Playing the Fool

200024mClaire Lasko

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Documentary following the controversy of the 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 shown in film, arguing that it reinforces negative stereotypes of the disabled.

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DisabilityStereotypeLars Von TrierDanish CinemaThe Idiots (1998)

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What is Playing the Fool (2000) about?

Documentary following the controversy of the 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 shown in film, arguing that it reinforces negative stereotypes of the disabled.

Who stars in Playing the Fool?

Playing the Fool stars Lars von Trier (Self), Jamie Beddard (Self), Paul Darke (Self). The film was directed by Claire Lasko.

How long is Playing the Fool?

Playing the Fool has a runtime of 24 min and premiered in 2000.

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