For me, poetry has a strong link to my filmmaking. My films learn from my poetry. In poetry, you're free. You start in the corner and you don't know where it leads you. I have no message, I have nothing… — Jørgen Leth Copy Share Image
Haiti is the best cure against melancholy; it is also the most creative place for me to be. My productivity has increased enormously since… — Jørgen Leth Copy Share
I hate films with a clear message, ones that have their answers already when they start. — Jørgen Leth Copy Share
For me, poetry has a strong link to my filmmaking. My films learn from my poetry. In poetry, you're free. You start in the… — Jørgen Leth Copy Share
When I have something to work against, it liberates my imagination. I believe very much in authentic inspiration. I'm not about calculation. — Jørgen Leth Copy Share
Every time I go to Haiti after a season of busy work in Europe, I feel like I'm submerging into a certain state of… — Jørgen Leth Copy Share
I like to apply storytelling methods and techniques to try to frame the story in an interesting way, but you can never control what's… — Jørgen Leth Copy Share
I've done films about games. What I like with games is that there is this uncertain outcome and the element of chance. — Jørgen Leth Copy Share
I like the idea of chance coming into filmmaking, in shooting, in editing, and I do make space in my rules of game for… — Jørgen Leth Copy Share
I'm a man who struggles with melancholy and depression, but I am a very productive filmmaker and I work constantly, with no pause. Even… — Jørgen Leth Copy Share
“Jeg må vel konstatere, at jeg har et talent for at blive upgrated. Der er jo ingen grund til at kalde det et hustler-talent.” — Jørgen Leth Copy Share
When I make films, I'm very conscious about leaving space for an uncertainty, and for some unexpected things. — Jørgen Leth Copy Share
