Jørgen Leth
Known for Directing
Born June 14, 1937
Died September 29, 2025
Place of Birth Århus, Denmark
Jørgen Leth was a Danish poet and film director who is considered a leading figure in experimental documentary film making. Most notable are his epic documentary A Sunday in Hell and his surrealistic short film The Perfect Human. He is also a sports commentator for Danish television and is represented by the film production company, Sunset Productions.
Filmography
Klown
2010
as Jørgen Leth
Komeda: A Soundtrack for a Life
2010
as Self
The Five Obstructions
2003
as Voice-over (from Det perfekte menneske) / Self - Director / +
The Five Obstructions
2003
Director
The Five Obstructions
2003
Writer
The Erotic Man
2010
as Himself
The Erotic Man
2010
Director
The Erotic Man
2010
Writer
Corona Film Club
2021
as Self
Good and Evil
1975
as Narrator
Good and Evil
1975
Director
Good and Evil
1975
Writer
The Perfect Human
1968
as Speaker (voice) (uncredited)
The Perfect Human
1968
Director
The Perfect Human
1968
Writer
66 Scenes from America
1982
as Self
66 Scenes from America
1982
Director
Music for Black Pigeons
2023
Director
Music for Black Pigeons
2023
Writer
Stop for Bud
1963
Director
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