Jørgen Roos Photo

Jørgen Roos

Directing

0.1 Popularity Aug 14, 1922 (76 years old) Gilleleje, Danmark

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...

Biography

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.

Filmography 57

1995
Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier Movie

as Interview Subject

1975
1970
And Who but I Should Be Movie

Screenplay

1970
1970
1970
Are you Greenlandic? Movie

Director

1970
1970
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Mikkel Movie

Director

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Mikkel Movie

Writer

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Mikkel Movie

Cinematography

1967
17 minutes Greenland Movie

Director

1966
Om ti minutter Movie

Producer

1966
Carl Th. Dreyer Movie

Director

1966
Carl Th. Dreyer Movie

Script

1966
Carl Th. Dreyer Movie

Cinematography

1966
Carl Th. Dreyer Movie

Editor

Photos 1

Jørgen Roos Photo

Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Male
Birthday August 14, 1922 (76 years old)
Died September 13, 1998
Place of Birth Gilleleje, Danmark
Years Active 1942 - 1995
Popularity 0.1
Career Stats
57 Total Credits
4 Movie Roles
1 Photos