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Jørgen Leth
Jørgen Leth

Jørgen Leth

DirectingBorn June 14, 1937Died September 29, 2025 (age 88)Århus, Denmark

Biography

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

2021Movie
2020
I Walk

as himself

Movie
2020
Det sidste ord

as Sig selv

TV
2018
Hos Hans

as Sig selv

TV
2016
Mit Spanien

as Jørgen

TV
2015Movie
2015
Mit Frankrig

as Jørgen

TV
2013
Laamb

as Narrator (voice)

Movie
2010
Klown

as Jørgen Leth

Movie
2010
The Erotic Man

as Himself

Movie
2009Movie
2008
Spise med Price

as Fortæller

TV
2005
Aarhus

as Self

Movie
2003
The Five Obstructions

as Voice-over (from Det perfekte menneske) / Self - Director / +

Movie
1994Movie
1987
Ronnie Rosé si'r helt go'nat

as Forskellige roller

TV
1982Movie
1975
Good and Evil

as Narrator

Movie
1968
The Perfect Human

as Speaker (voice) (uncredited)

Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentDirecting
BirthdayJune 14, 1937
Day of DeathSeptember 29, 2025
Place of BirthÅrhus, Denmark
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