The Idiots (1998)
Idioterne (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 57min
- Comedy, Drama
- 20 May 1998 (Belgium)
- Movie
The group of people gather at the house in Copenhagen suburb to break all the limitations and to bring out the "inner idiot" in themselves.
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Awards:
- 6 wins & 5 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Bodil Jørgensen | ... |
Karen
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| Jens Albinus | ... |
Stoffer
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Anne Louise Hassing | ... |
Susanne
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| Troels Lyby | ... |
Henrik
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| Nikolaj Lie Kaas | ... |
Jeppe
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| Louise Mieritz | ... |
Josephine
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Henrik Prip | ... |
Ped
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Luis Mesonero | ... |
Miguel
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Knud Romer Jørgensen | ... |
Axel
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Trine Michelsen | ... |
Nana
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Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis | ... |
Katrine
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| Paprika Steen | ... |
High Class Lady
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Erik Wedersøe | ... |
Stoffer's Uncle
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Michael Moritzen | ... |
Man From Municipality
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| Anders Hove | ... |
Josephine's Father
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Jan Elle | ... |
Waiter
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Claus Strandberg | ... |
Guide At Factory
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| Jens Jørn Spottag | ... |
Boss At Advertising Agency
(as Jens Jørgen Spottag)
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John Martinus | ... |
Man In Morning-Jacket
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| Lars Bjarke | ... |
Rocker #1
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Ewald Larsen | ... |
Rocker #2
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Christian Friis | ... |
Rocker #3
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Louise B. Clausen | ... |
Rocker Girl
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Hans Henrik Clemensen | ... |
Karen's Husband - Anders
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Lone Lindorff | ... |
Karen's Mother
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Erno Müller | ... |
Karen's Grandfather
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| Regitze Estrup | ... |
Karen's Sister - Louise
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Lotte Munk | ... |
Karen's Sister - Britta
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| Marina Bouras | ... |
Axel's Wife
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Julie Wieth | ... |
Woman With 2 Kids
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Kirsten Vaupel | ... |
Art Class Lady #1
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Lillian Tillegreen | ... |
Art Class Lady #2
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Birgit Conradi | ... |
Art Class Lady #3
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Peter Frøge | ... |
Man In The Swimmingpool
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Albert Wichmann | ... |
High Class Man
(as Albert Wickmann)
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Ditlev Weddelsborg | ... |
Severin At Advertising Agency
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Jesper Sønderaas | ... |
Svendsen At Advertising Agency
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Svend Erik Plannthin | ... |
Mongoloid
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Torben Meyrowitsch | ... |
Mongoloid
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Lis Bente Petersen | ... |
Mongoloid
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Palle Lorentz Emiliussen | ... |
Mongoloid
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Axel Schmidt | ... |
Mongoloid
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Iris Albøge | ... |
Qualified Carer
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| Lars von Trier | ... |
Interviewer (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| Lars von Trier | ... | (uncredited) |
Written by
| Lars von Trier | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Svend Abrahamsen | ... | producer: DR TV |
| Dag Alveberg | ... | producer: Nordic Film & TV Fund |
| Peter Aalbæk Jensen | ... | executive producer |
| Erik Schut | ... | co-producer (as Erik Shut) |
| Marianne Slot | ... | co-producer |
| Peter van Vogelpoel | ... | co-producer |
| Vibeke Windeløv | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Lars von Trier | ... | (uncredited) |
Editing by
| Molly Malene Stensgaard | ||
Editorial Department
| Anne Katrine Andersen | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Pelle Folmer | ... | avid consultant |
| Anne Hovad Fischer | ... | assistant editor (as Anne Hovad Fisher) |
| Lene Irgens | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Peter Kornbek | ... | on-line editor |
| Mogens Rukov | ... | consultant: editing |
| Carsten Søsted | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Rie Hedegaard | ||
Production Management
| Lene Nielsen | ... | production manager |
Sound Department
| Kristian Eidnes Andersen | ... | sound engineer: 2nd unit |
| John Nielsen | ... | boom operator |
| Rene Schrøder | ... | boom operator |
| Per Streit | ... | sound designer |
| Johan Winbladh | ... | sound engineer: 2nd unit |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Caroline Sascha Cogez | ... | clapper loader (as Caroline Cogez) / data recorder (as Caroline Cogez) |
| Edvard Friis-Moeller | ... | camera assistant (as Edvard Friss-Møller) |
| Ian Hansen | ... | camera assistant |
| Casper Holm | ... | assistant director of photography / camera operator |
| Jesper Jargil | ... | assistant director of photography / camera operator |
| Kristoffer Nyholm | ... | assistant director of photography / camera operator |
| Jan Schut | ... | still photographer |
Music Department
| Kim Kristensen | ... | musician: melodica |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mogens Rukov | ... | script consultant |
Additional Crew
| Lene Børglum | ... | legal advisor |
| Christel Hammer | ... | public relations |
| Ann Køj | ... | production accountant (as Ann Køj Slemming) |
| Mette Nelund | ... | assistant to producer |
| Nynne Oldenburg | ... | assistant to producer: Paris |
| Annette Buch Petersen | ... | caterer (as 'Petite' Buch Petersen) |
| Tine Grew Pfeiffer | ... | production assistant |
| Jonathan Sydenham | ... | translator: English |
| Ann Vognsen | ... | production accountant |
Thanks
| Bent Hassing | ... | thanks |
| Niels Vørsel | ... | acknowledgment: The Idiots wish to thank |
Production Companies
- Zentropa Entertainments (produced by)
- Danmarks Radio (DR) (produced by)
- Liberator Productions (in co-production with)
- La Sept Cinéma (in co-production with)
- Argus Film Produktie (in co-production with)
- Vrijzinnig Protestantse Radio Omroep (VPRO) (in co-production with)
- ZDF/Arte (in co-production with)
- Nordisk Film & TV-Fond (with the support of)
- CoBo Fonds (with the support of)
- SVT Drama (in collaboration with)
- Canal+ (in collaboration with)
- Rai Cinemafiction (in collaboration with)
- 3 Emme Cinematografica (in collaboration with)
Distributors
- Scanbox Entertainment (1998) (Denmark) (theatrical)
- Triangelfilm (1998) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Asociace Ceských Filmových Klubu (ACFK) (1998) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- Atalanta Filmes (1998) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Fidalgo (1998) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Les Films du Losange (1998) (France) (theatrical)
- Distribution Company (1999) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Edko Films (1999) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Finnkino (1999) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Golem Distribución (1999) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Karmen (1999) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Kino Bez Granits (1999) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Metro Tartan Distribution Ltd. (1999) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Argentina Video Home (1999) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Nachshon Films (1999) (Israel)
- Sandrews Video (1999) (Sweden) (VHS)
- USA Films (2000) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Filmfreak Distributie (2000) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Motion Picture Distribution (2004) (Canada) (DVD) (subtitled)
- RUSCICO (2004) (Russia) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2005) (Australia) (DVD) (subtitled)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Palisades Tartan (2009) (United Kingdom) (subtitled)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2010) (Australia) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2010) (Australia) (video) (VOD) (subtitled)
- Les Films du Losange (2023) (France) (theatrical) (re-release) (restored version)
- Alliance Atlantis Communications (Canada) (theatrical)
- Cult Filmes (Brazil) (VHS)
- Prem'er Video Fil'm (Russia) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- B&B Systems (post production planning system)
- Feltwave (online facilities)
- Hokus Bogus Rekorder ApS (video transfer to 35 mm)
- Johan Ankerstjerne A/S (laboratory)
- Jægersborg Skovdistrikt (acknowledgment: The Idiots wish to thank)
- Keith Sherman & Associates (publicity)
- Mainstream ApS (sound studio)
- Rockwool International (acknowledgment: The Idiots wish to thank)
- Søllerød Kro (acknowledgment: The Idiots wish to thank)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A group of perfectly intelligent young people decide to react to society's cult of aimless, non-creative and non-responsible form intellect by living together in a community of "idiots". Their main activity becomes going out into the world of "normal" people and pretending to be mentally retarded. They take advantage of this situation to create anarchy everywhere they go and try by every possible means to make people annoyed, disturbed, miserable, ridiculous, angered, and shocked. The film starts as they recruit a new lost soul and introduce her to their megalomaniac leader. Written by Matthieu Navarro |
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| Taglines | Society is the mother of all Idiots See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Infamously, English critic Mark Kermode got thrown out of the screening at the Cannes film festival for loudly heckling the film and yelling "il est merde!" at the screen on multiple occasions (French for the vulgar critique, "this is shit"). See more » |
| Goofs | This is a film that adheres to the 'Dogme 95' manifesto, so the usual goof rules do not necessarily apply. This includes shots of the crew, microphones and other equipment, as well as continuity errors. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in De ydmygede (1998). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Swan See more » |
| Quotes |
Susanne:
Being an idiot with you is one of the best things I've ever done. See more » |