Jørgen Leth

Directing

Born: 1937-06-14
Died: 2025-09-29
From: Århus, Denmark
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.1

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.

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Awards & Nominations6 won · 1 nominated

🏆 Won

Robert Honorary Award

2023
🏆 Won

Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres

2022
🏆 Won

Weekendavisen Book Award

2005
🏆 Won

Nordisk Film Prisen

2004
Nominated

European Film Award for Best Documentary

The Five Obstructions

2003
🏆 Won

Kjeld Abell Prize

1983
🏆 Won

Statens Kunstfonds hædersydelse

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Directing24 titles

Writing15 titles

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