Jørgen Leth

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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.

Career Overview

Jørgen Leth has 106 screen credits in a career dating back to 1963. Their work is anchored in the Klown Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Five Obstructions, Near Heaven, Near Earth, The Erotic Man. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Directing
Gender
male
Known Credits
106
Birth Date
1937-06-14 00:00:00
Birth Place
Århus, Denmark

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