1999Nominee
Best Director
I Am Alive
Jørgen Leth
Actor · Director · Producer · Writer
Århus, Denmark
June 14, 1937
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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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1970Winner
Best Director
Frændeløs
2017Nominee
Best Director
Pelota II
Career Highlights
2003Highlight
Best Performance
Obstruction #1 - The Perfect Human: Cuba
1970Highlight
Best Director
The Search