The Idiots(1998) May 2026

: Won three Bodil Awards (Danish Oscars) for Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress.

: The film caused a scandal at the Cannes Film Festival due to its depiction of disability and explicit unsimulated sexual content. ⭐ Critical Reception The Idiots(1998)

: Their behavior challenges social norms but eventually creates internal friction and personal heartbreak. : Won three Bodil Awards (Danish Oscars) for

: Lars von Trier (also credited for script and cinematography). : Lars von Trier (also credited for script

: They seek to find their "inner idiot" by pretending to have mental disabilities in public.

( Idioterne ), released in 1998 , is a provocative Danish film directed by Lars von Trier . It gained notoriety as the second official film to follow the Dogme 95 "Vow of Chastity," a movement emphasizing raw realism, handheld cameras, and a lack of special effects. 🎥 The Story