Jørgen Leth
Director · Writer
88 years (Jun 14, 1937 – Sep 29, 2025)Århus, Denmark
Jørgen Leth is, professionally, a Danish director working on the making of films rather than the performing of them. The filmography runs to 52 credits. 'The Five Obstructions' is the calling card here.
Jørgen Leth
Director · Writer
Jørgen Leth is, professionally, a Danish director working on the making of films rather than the performing of them. The filmography runs to 52 credits. 'The Five Obstructions' is the calling card here.
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Is Jørgen Leth still alive?
Jørgen Leth passed away on September 29, 2025 at age 88.
What are the most famous roles of Jørgen Leth?
Jørgen Leth is best known for directing The Five Obstructions, The Perfect Human, The Erotic Man.
How many movies has Jørgen Leth directed?
Over a 62-year career (since 1963), Jørgen Leth has directed or written 6 films and worked on 0 TV shows.
What was Jørgen Leth's first movie?
The career of Jørgen Leth began with Stop for Bud (1963).
What is Jørgen Leth's most recent movie or series?
Jørgen Leth's most recent release is Music for Black Pigeons, which premiered on January 26, 2023.
Jørgen Leth
1937-06-14 · 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.