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Jørgen Leth

Jun 14, 1937 - Sep 29, 2025 (88 years old) in Århus, Denmark

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

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The Five Obstructions
Voice-over (from Det perfekte menneske) / Self - Director / +
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Født til Filmen
Himself
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Freedom of Space: Skateboard Culture and the Public Space
Narrator
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Corona Film Club
Self
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Jørgen Leth & Co.: Vi Sidder Bare Her
Self
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Fra hjertet til hånden
Himself
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Gifts of Chance – a film about Jørgen Leth
Himself
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The Erotic Man
Himself
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66 Scenes from America
Self
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The Perfect Human
Speaker (voice) (uncredited)

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