Jørgen Leth
Directing
- Born
- June 14, 1937 · Århus, Denmark
- Died
- September 29, 2025 (age 88)
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.
Known for
The Five Obstructions
November 7, 2003
The Perfect Human
June 14, 1968
The Erotic Man
September 26, 2010
66 Scenes from America
March 27, 1982
A Sunday in Hell
February 25, 1977
Stop for Bud
December 17, 1963
Stars and the Water Carriers
August 14, 1974
Good and Evil
May 26, 1975
Notes on Love
October 9, 1989
Music for Black Pigeons
January 26, 2023
The Deer Garden: The Romantic Forest
January 1, 1970
I Walk
October 22, 2020
Behind the camera53
- 2023Music for Black Pigeons Director, Writer
- 2020I Walk Director
- 2018The Perfect Human Original Film Writer
- 2017Pelota II Director
- 2013I Am Talking To You Director
- 2010The Erotic Man Writer, Director
- 2008Ra-ra Director
- 2007Tropical Mix Director
- 2005Aarhus Writer, Director
- 2003The Five Obstructions Director, Writer