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Jørgen Roos

1922-08-14 Gilleleje, Danmark

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Biografia

Jørgen Roos was a Danish documentary filmmaker and cinematographer, celebrated for his extensive work in documenting Greenlandic culture and the Arctic environment. He began his career in the 1940s and directed numerous documentaries that brought attention to the lives and traditions of Greenland's indigenous people. Roos's notable works include Nordatlantens folk (1956) and Angotee (1953), the latter winning the Short Film Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. His dedication to ethnographic filmmaking has been instrumental in preserving and showcasing Arctic cultures to a broader audience.

Películas

Carl Th. Dreyer: Min metier Interview Subject 1995-12-28
Man sku' være noget ved musikken 1972-09-12
Cinéastes de notre temps : Carl Th. Dreyer Self 1965-04-08
Spiste horisonter Man Drinking (uncredited) 1950-12-31