Jørgen Leth

Jørgen Leth
Leth in 2008
Born(1937-06-14)14 June 1937
Aarhus, Denmark
Died29 September 2025(2025-09-29) (aged 88)
Occupations
  • Director
  • author
Years active1962–2025
Children4

Jørgen Leth (Danish: [ˈjɶɐ̯ˀn̩ ˈlet]; 14 June 1937 – 29 September 2025) 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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