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Jørgen Leth

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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

Jørgen Leth ( 14 June 1937 – 29 September 2025) was a Danish poet and movie director. He was thought to be one of the best known documentary filmmakers.[1] His best known documentaries were A Sunday in Hell (1977) and The Perfect Human (1968). He was also a sports commentator for Danish television.

Leth died on 29 September 2025 at the age of 88.[2]

References

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  1. Hjort, Mette; Bondebjerg, Ib (2001). The Danish Directors. Intellect Books. p. 58. ISBN 1-84150-841-1.
  2. "Forfatter og instruktør Jørgen Leth er død". Berlingske (in Danish). 29 September 2025. Retrieved 29 September 2025.

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