Biografía y filmografía

Les Blank

Les Blank was an American documentary filmmaker best known for his portraits of American traditional musicians.

Fotos

Películas (65)

Motorcycle Moment

Motorcycle Moment

2025 · Director

Tattoo Uprising

Tattoo Uprising

2019 · Director of Photography

Out in the Woods

Out in the Woods

2016 · Self

Thailand Moment

Thailand Moment

2015 · Director

How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy

How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy

2014 · Self, Director

Treasure of the Lisu

Treasure of the Lisu

2010 · Story Consultant, Editor

Oh My God! It's Harrod Blank!

Oh My God! It's Harrod Blank!

2008 · Self

All In This Tea

All In This Tea

2007 · Director

Lagniappe

Lagniappe

2006 · Director, Director of Photography

The Maestro Rides Again!

The Maestro Rides Again!

2005 · Director

The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists

The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists

1995 · Director, Director of Photography, Producer

Sworn to the Drum: A Tribute to Francisco Aguabella

Sworn to the Drum: A Tribute to Francisco Aguabella

1995 · Director

My Old Fiddle: A Visit with Tommy Jarrell in the Blue Ridge

My Old Fiddle: A Visit with Tommy Jarrell in the Blue Ridge

1994 · Director

Hole in the Soul

Hole in the Soul

1994 · Camera Operator

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse

1991 · Camera Operator

Innocents Abroad

Innocents Abroad

1991 · Director, Cinematography

Julie: Old Time Tales of the Blue Ridge

Julie: Old Time Tales of the Blue Ridge

1991 · Director

Puamana

Puamana

1991 · Director, Cinematography

Marc and Ann

Marc and Ann

1991 · Director

Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of the Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisiana

Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of the Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisiana

1990 · Director

I Went to the Dance

I Went to the Dance

1989 · Director of Photography, Director

Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball

Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball

1988 · Director, Director of Photography

Živeli! Medicine for the Heart

Živeli! Medicine for the Heart

1987 · Director

Huey Lewis and the News: Before!

Huey Lewis and the News: Before!

1987 · Director, Producer

In the Land of the Owl Turds

In the Land of the Owl Turds

1987 · Producer

Gap-Toothed Women

Gap-Toothed Women

1987 · Director, Writer, Producer, Director of Photography

Playboy: Farmers' Daughters

Playboy: Farmers' Daughters

1986 · Thanks

Cigarette Blues

Cigarette Blues

1985 · Director, Camera Operator

Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

1985 · Self, Director

In Heaven There Is No Beer?

In Heaven There Is No Beer?

1984 · Director, Director of Photography, Producer

Sprout Wings and Fly

Sprout Wings and Fly

1983 · Director, Director of Photography

Burden of Dreams

Burden of Dreams

1982 · Director, Producer, Director of Photography

Fitzcarraldo

Fitzcarraldo

1982 · Thanks

Poto and Cabengo

Poto and Cabengo

1980 · Director of Photography

Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe

Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe

1980 · Director, Producer, Cinematography

Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers

Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers

1980 · Director, Director of Photography, Producer

Del mero corazón

Del mero corazón

1979 · Director of Photography, Director, Additional Editor

Always for Pleasure

Always for Pleasure

1978 · Director, Producer, Editor, Director of Photography

Chulas Fronteras

Chulas Fronteras

1976 · Director, Editor

A Poem Is a Naked Person

A Poem Is a Naked Person

1974 · Self, Director, Writer, Editor, Director of Photography

Hot Pepper

Hot Pepper

1973 · Director

Dry Wood

Dry Wood

1973 · Director

Spend It All

Spend It All

1972 · Director, Cinematography, Editor

A Well Spent Life

A Well Spent Life

1971 · Director, Editor, Cinematography

Delusion of the Fury: A Ritual of Dream and Delusion

Delusion of the Fury: A Ritual of Dream and Delusion

1971 · Editor

The Ways of Water

The Ways of Water

1971 · Director, Cinematography

Chicken Real

Chicken Real

1970 · Director

The Arch

The Arch

1969 · Editor

The Sun's Gonna Shine

The Sun's Gonna Shine

1969 · Director

String Sounds

String Sounds

1969 · "B" Camera Operator

Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down

Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down

1969 · Director, Producer, Director of Photography

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

1968 · Director, Producer, Director of Photography

God Respects Us When We Work, But Loves Us When We Dance

God Respects Us When We Work, But Loves Us When We Dance

1968 · Director

New Sounds in Music

New Sounds in Music

1968 · Camera Operator

Lightnin' Les

Lightnin' Les

1968 · Director

Christopher Tree

Christopher Tree

1967 · Editor, Director of Photography

Seven Second Love Affair

Seven Second Love Affair

1965 · Director of Photography

Pleasure Faire

Pleasure Faire

1964 · Director of Photography

Dizzy Gillespie

Dizzy Gillespie

1964 · Director

Softball Umpire

Softball Umpire

1962 · Director

And Freedom Came?!

And Freedom Came?!

1962 · Director

Strike!

Strike!

1961 · Director

Running Around Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off

Running Around Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off

1960 · Director

Here Comes Everybody

Here Comes Everybody

1960

You Can't Squeeze Blood Out Of A Turnip

You Can't Squeeze Blood Out Of A Turnip

· Director

Series (2)