Jørgen Leth

Director

Born: June 14, 1937 (88 years old)

Died: 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 (12)

• I Walk (2020, ★ 8.9)
• The Five Obstructions (2003, ★ 6.9)
• The Perfect Human (1968, ★ 6.5)
• 66 Scenes from America (1982, ★ 5.6)
• Klown (2010, ★ 6.5)
• A Sunday in Hell (1977, ★ 6.9)
• Stars and the Water Carriers (1974, ★ 6.5)
• Music for Black Pigeons (2023, ★ 6.8)
• Stop for Bud (1963, ★ 6.6)
• The Erotic Man (2010, ★ 4.8)
• Good and Evil (1975, ★ 4.8)
• Notes on Love (1989, ★ 4)