In 1995 Danish filmmaker Lars Von Trier and three other compatriots swore a vow of chastity', aimed at jolting the the movie industry around the world who had become stuck in the mire of slick, emotionally manipulative, high concept and bombastic film production. Their DIY approach, using handheld cameras, natural lighting and no soundtrack, spawned such films as Festen, The Idiots and Mifune, that shocked and inspired audiences everywhere. Penned in a lively, jargon-free style, this is a richly illustrative survey of the entire Dogme canon. B/w photos.'