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Jørgen Leth

Danish film director and poet · Denmark · On the map · Directors · Lived 1937 to 2025 · aged 88

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).

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A life in dates

2025Died29 September 20252023Robert Honorary AwardAwardMusic for Black PigeonsFilm, 2023Director, Writer2022Chevalier des Arts et des LettresAward2021Leth og Pilgaard indtager DanmarkSeries, Jørgen2020Det sidste ordSeries, Sig selvI WalkFilm, 2020Director2018Hos HansSeries, Sig selv2016Mit SpanienSeries, Jørgen2015Mit FrankrigSeries, Jørgen2008Spise med PriceSeries, Fortæller2005Weekendavisen Book AwardAwardAarhusFilm, 2005Director, Writer2004Nordisk Film PrisenAward2002DreamersFilm, Director, Writer1996Haiti. UntitledFilm, Director1992TrabergFilm, Director, Writer1987Ronnie Rosé si'r helt go'natSeries, Forskellige rollerComposer Meets QuartetFilm, 1987Director, Writer1986Moments of PlayFilm, Director1983Kjeld Abell PrizeAward1981Step on SilenceFilm, Director, Writer1978Peter Martins: A DancerFilm, Director, Writer1975Good and EvilFilm, Director, Writer1972Chinese Ping-PongFilm, Director1968Near Heaven, Near EarthFilm, Director, Writer1963Stop for BudFilm, Director1937Born14 June 1937

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Known for

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  • The Five Obstructions 2003
  • The Perfect Human 1968
  • Klown 2010

Filmography 40

117 credits on file

Television 7

Media & music

Awards

Robert Honorary Award2023
Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres2022
Weekendavisen Book Award2005
Nordisk Film Prisen2004
Kjeld Abell Prize1983
Statens Kunstfonds hædersydelse

About this person

He was also a sports commentator for Danish television and was represented by the film production company Sunset Productions.

Country
Denmark
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1937 to 2025 · aged 88

In common with Jørgen

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