Playing the Fool
Aug 19, 2000 · 24m
Director
Claire LaskoOverview
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.
Cast of Playing the Fool
Crew of Playing the Fool
About Playing the Fool
What is Playing the Fool 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.
When was Playing the Fool released?
Playing the Fool was released on August 19, 2000.
How long is Playing the Fool?
Playing the Fool runs 24 minutes.
Who directed Playing the Fool?
Playing the Fool was directed by Claire Lasko.
Who is in the cast of Playing the Fool?
The cast of Playing the Fool includes Lars von Trier (Self), Jamie Beddard (Self) and Paul Darke (Self).