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Jørgen Leth
Person

Jørgen Leth

Specialty
Directing
Birth
June 14, 1937 · 88 years
Death
September 29, 2025
Origin
Århus, Denmark

Professional Trajectory

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.

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