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 in the worst of crises, I manage to produce work. And that's keeping me alive.
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 in the worst … - Jørgen Leth
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 in the worst …
- Jørgen Leth
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 mind, which is very productive. - Jørgen Leth
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 mind, which is very productive.
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
I've done films about games. What I like with games is that there is this uncertain outcome and the element of chance.
Haiti is the best cure against melancholy; it is also the most creative place for me to be. My productivity has increased enormously since I moved to… - Jørgen Leth
Haiti is the best cure against melancholy; it is also the most creative place for me to be. My productivity has increased enormously since I moved to…
I hate films with a clear message, ones that have their answers already when they start. - Jørgen Leth
I hate films with a clear message, ones that have their answers already when they start.
When I make films, I'm very conscious about leaving space for an uncertainty, and for some unexpected things. - Jørgen Leth
When I make films, I'm very conscious about leaving space for an uncertainty, and for some unexpected things.
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
When I have something to work against, it liberates my imagination. I believe very much in authentic inspiration. I'm not about calculation.
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 happening. - Jørgen Leth
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 happening.
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 … - Jørgen Leth
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 …
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