Jørgen Leth
Known for
Directing
Born
June 14, 1937
Birthplace
Århus, Denmark
Died
September 29, 2025 (aged 88)
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.
Best known work
The Five Obstructions
2003
Klown
2010
The Perfect Human
1968
The Erotic Man
2010
Mona's World
2001
66 Scenes from America
1982
A Sunday in Hell
1977
New Scenes from America
2003
Stop for Bud
1963
Good and Evil
1975Filmography
2023
Music for Black PigeonsDirector, Writer
2021
2021
Corona Film Clubas Self
2020
I Walkas himself, Director
2020
2020
2018
The Perfect HumanOriginal Film Writer, Thanks
2018
2018
2017
Pelota IIDirector
2016
2015
Født til Filmenas Himself
2015
2013
Laambas Narrator (voice)
2013
I Am Talking To YouDirector
2010
Klownas Jørgen Leth
2010
The Erotic Manas Himself, Director, Writer
2010
2009
2008
2008
Ra-raDirector
2007
2007
Tropical MixDirector
2006
2005
Aarhusas Self, Director, Writer