JØRGEN LETH
Jørgen Leth
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: June 14, 1937
Deathday: September 29, 2025
Place of Birth: 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
Starring
Jørgen
2021·
Corona Film ClubSelf
2020·
Det sidste ordSig selv
2020·
I Walkhimself
Himself
2018·
Hos HansSig selv
2016·
Mit SpanienJørgen
2015·
Mit FrankrigJørgen
2015·
Født til FilmenHimself
2013·
LaambNarrator (voice)
2010·
KlownJørgen Leth
Self
2010·
The Erotic ManHimself
2009·
ABCinema2008·
Spise med PriceFortæller
2007·
Sanselighedens pris2005·
AarhusSelf
Voice-over (from Det perfekte menneske) / Self - Director / +
Himself
Forskellige roller
Self
1975·
Good and EvilNarrator
1968·
The Perfect HumanSpeaker (voice) (uncredited)
Production
Writer, Director
2020·
I WalkDirector
2018·
The Perfect HumanOriginal Film Writer, Thanks
2017·
Pelota IIDirector
2013·
I Am Talking To YouDirector
2010·
The Erotic ManWriter, Director
2008·
Ra-raDirector
2007·
Tropical MixDirector
2005·
AarhusWriter, Director
Writer, Director
Director, Writer
2002·
DreamersDirector, Editor, Writer
1999·
I Am AliveWriter, Director
1996·
Haiti. UntitledDirector of Photography, Director
Director
Director
1992·
TrabergDirector, Writer
1989·
Notes on LoveWriter, Director
1989·
Danish LiteratureDirector, Writer
Writer, Director
1987·
Notebook from ChinaDirector, Writer
1986·
Moments of PlayDirector
1983·
PelotaWriter, Director
1983·
InterferenceWriter, Director
Director
Director
Director
1981·
Step on SilenceDirector, Writer
1979·
Dancing BournonvilleDirector
Director
1979·
KaluleWriter, Director
Producer, Writer, Director
1977·
A Sunday in HellDirector, Writer
1975·
Good and EvilWriter, Director
1974·
Klaus RifbjergWriter, Director
1974·
The Impossible HourDirector, Producer
Writer, Director
Director, Writer
1972·
Chinese Ping-PongEditor, Director
1972·
Life in DenmarkWriter, Director
1970·
FrændeløsDirector
1970·
The SearchWriter, Director
1970·
Motion PictureDirector, Writer
Writer, Director
1969·
Krag-filmenDirector, Director of Photography
1969·
RødovrefilmenDirector
1969·
MonumentDirector
1968·
The Perfect HumanWriter, Director
Writer, Director
1968·
Ophelia's FlowersWriter, Director
Director
1963·
Stop for BudDirector