Jørgen Leth
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1937-06-14
Day of Death
2025-09-29 (88 years old)
Place of Birth
Århus, Denmark
Jørgen Leth
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.
Acting
(2021)
Corona Film Club
as Self
(2020)
(2020)
I Walk
as himself
(2018)
(2015)
Født til Filmen
as Himself
(2013)
Laamb
as Narrator (voice)
(2010)
The Erotic Man
as Himself
(2010)
Klown
as Jørgen Leth
(2010)
(2009)
(2007)
(2006)
(2005)
Aarhus
as Self
(2003)
The Five Obstructions
as Voice-over (from Det perfekte menneske) / Self - Director / +
(1994)
Fra hjertet til hånden
as Himself
(1982)
66 Scenes from America
as Self
(1975)
Good and Evil
as Narrator
(1968)
The Perfect Human
as Speaker (voice) (uncredited)
Crew
(2023)
Music for Black Pigeons
Director, Writer
(2020)
I Walk
Director
(2018)
The Perfect Human
Original Film Writer, Thanks
(2017)
Pelota II
Director
(2013)
I Am Talking To You
Director
(2010)
The Erotic Man
Director, Writer
(2008)
Ra-ra
Director
(2007)
Tropical Mix
Director
(2005)
Aarhus
Director, Writer
(2003)
The Five Obstructions
Director, Writer
(2003)
New Scenes from America
Director, Writer
(2002)
Dreamers
Director, Writer, Editor
(1999)
I Am Alive
Director, Writer
(1996)
Haiti. Untitled
Director, Director of Photography
(1994)
(1993)
(1992)
Traberg
Director, Writer
(1989)
Notes on Love
Director, Writer
(1989)
Danish Literature
Director, Writer
(1987)
Composer Meets Quartet
Director, Writer
(1987)
Notebook from China
Director, Writer
(1986)
Moments of Play
Director
(1983)
Pelota
Director, Writer
(1983)
Interference
Director, Writer
(1982)
66 Scenes from America
Director
(1982)
New York Street Performers
Director
(1982)
Andy Warhol Eating a Hamburger
Director
(1981)
Step on Silence
Director, Writer
(1979)
Kalule
Director, Writer
(1979)
Dancing Bournonville
Director
(1979)
A Midsummer Night's Play
Director
(1978)
Peter Martins: A Dancer
Director, Writer, Producer
(1977)
A Sunday in Hell
Director, Writer
(1975)
Good and Evil
Director, Writer
(1974)
Stars and the Water Carriers
Director, Writer
(1974)
The Impossible Hour
Director, Producer
(1974)
Klaus Rifbjerg
Director, Writer
(1973)
Eddy Merckx in the Vicinity of a Cup of Coffee
Director, Writer
(1972)
Life in Denmark
Director, Writer
(1972)
Chinese Ping-Pong
Director, Editor
(1970)
Motion Picture
Director, Writer
(1970)
The Deer Garden: The Romantic Forest
Director, Writer
(1970)
The Search
Director, Writer
(1970)
Frændeløs
Director
(1969)
Monument
Director
(1969)
Rødovrefilmen
Director
(1969)
Krag-filmen
Director, Director of Photography
(1968)
The Perfect Human
Director, Writer
(1968)
Ophelia's Flowers
Director, Writer
(1968)
Near Heaven, Near Earth
Director, Writer
(1964)
(1963)
Stop for Bud
Director