Jørgen Leth Professions : Poet Born : June 14, 1937 Browse All Authors Top 10 quotes by 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. Jørgen Leth technique trying interesting 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 haiti mind europe 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 elements done games When I make films, I'm very conscious about leaving space for an uncertainty, and for some unexpected things. Jørgen Leth unexpected leaving space I like the idea of chance coming into filmmaking, in shooting, in editing, and I do make space in my rules of game for chance. Jørgen Leth games editing ideas 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 inspiration imagination believe I hate films with a clear message, ones that have their answers already when they start. Jørgen Leth hate messages answers 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. Jørgen Leth alive struggle men 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 Haiti. That's where I write my stories, develop my ideas and write nonstop, so it's a productive time, not a sleepy time. Jørgen Leth creative writing ideas 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 I want to tell, I just start and I see where it leads, and it's a big surprise and relief if it's good. That's the ideal state for filmmaking. Jørgen Leth relief strong links Similar Authors Abdellatif Laabi poet Ihara Saikaku poet Abram Joseph Ryan poet Ingeborg Bachmann poet Izumi Shikibu poet Bion of Smyrna poet All Authors
