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Jørgen Leth

Danish film director and poet

  • Fame51.4
  • Momentum0.6
  • Wikipedia1.2K
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Lived 1937–2025, aged 88
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    22 languages
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  • Era
    1937–2025
    Aged 88
  • Known for
    The Five Obstructions
    2003
Summary
Updated 2026-06-22

Jørgen Leth was a Danish poet and film director who was considered a leading figure in experimental documentary filmmaking. Most notable is his documentary A Sunday in Hell (1977) and his surrealistic short film The Perfect Human (1968). He was also a sports commentator for Danish television and was represented by the film production company Sunset Productions.

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  • Robert Honorary Award
  • Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
  • Weekendavisen Book Award
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51.4
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Momentum0.6
Historical20.7
Source confidence70.0
Completeness70.0
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