The Idiots
Idioterne
“Take a long ride on the short bus.”
Synopsis
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 primary activity becomes going out into the world of 'normal' people and pretending to be mentally incompetent. They take advantage of this situation to create anarchy, and, by every possible means, to make those around them miserable.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-05
Top Cast
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Bodil Jørgensen
Karen
Jens Albinus
Stoffer
Anne Louise Hassing
Susanne
Troels Lyby
Henrik
Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Jeppe
Louise Mieritz
Josephine
Henrik Prip
Ped
Luis Mesonero
Miguel
Trine Michelsen
Nana
Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis
Katrine
Paprika Steen
High Class Lady
Erik Wedersøe
Stoffer's Uncle
Michael Moritzen
Man from Municipality
Anders Hove
Josephine's Father
Jan Elle
Waiter
Claus Strandberg
Guide at Factory
Jens Jørn Spottag
Boss at Advertising Agency
John Martinus
Man in Morning-Jacket
Release History & Theatrical Window
Litomerice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 28, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 7, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0x
-$2.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lars von Trier
- Screenplay & Story
- Lars von Trier
- Original Title
- Idioterne
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7K
- Production Studios
- Zentropa Entertainments, DR TV, La Sept Cinéma, Liberator Productions, VPRO, Argus Film Produktie, ZDF/Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lars von Trier
Lars von Trier, Mogens Rukov
Lars von Trier
Molly Malene Stensgaard
Peter Aalbæk Jensen, Vibeke Windeløv, Dag Alveberg, Svend Abrahamsen
Department Leadership Roster
Lars von Trier
Screenplay
Lars von Trier
Director of Photography
Molly Malene Stensgaard
Editor
Lars von Trier
Director
Vibeke Windeløv
Producer
Dag Alveberg
Producer
Svend Abrahamsen
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Idiots
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Idiots about?
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 primary activity becomes going out into the world of 'normal' people and pretending to be mentally incompetent. They take advantage of this situation to create anarchy, and, by every possible means, to make those around them miserable.
Who directed The Idiots?
The Idiots was directed by Lars von Trier.
Who stars in The Idiots?
The principal cast of The Idiots includes Bodil Jørgensen, Jens Albinus, Anne Louise Hassing, Troels Lyby, Nikolaj Lie Kaas.
When was The Idiots released and how long is it?
The Idiots was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Idiots?
The Idiots had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $7K at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Idiots?
The Idiots holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).