Jørgen Leth

Jørgen Leth
Leth in 2008
Born (1937-06-14) 14 June 1937
Aarhus, Denmark
Occupation(s)Director
Author
Years active1962–present

Jørgen Leth (Danish: [ˈjɶɐ̯ˀn̩ ˈlet]; born 14 June 1937) is a Danish poet and film director who is considered a leading figure in experimental documentary film making. Most notable are his documentary A Sunday in Hell (1977) and his surrealistic short film The Perfect Human (1968). He is also a sports commentator for Danish television and is represented by the film production company Sunset Productions.

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