This article is a first-person reflection on the life and work of Jørgen Leth, a Danish filmmaker. An image of his life’s trajectory, from his early life as a poet and jazz journalist, to his mature life as a prolific filmmaker, is sketched out. Discussion of films from different points in his career provides insight into his evolution as a filmmaker. The article includes production stills from The Perfect Human, 66 Scenes From America, Haiti.Untitled, and The Five Obstructions.