Les Blank
Directing
Biography
Les Blank was an American documentary filmmaker best known for his portraits of American traditional musicians.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Les Blank
Filmography
Acting (7)
Production & Directing (103)
2025
Motorcycle MomentDirector
2019
Tattoo UprisingDirector of Photography
10.0
2015
Thailand MomentDirector
2.0
2010
Treasure of the LisuStory Consultant
2010
Treasure of the LisuEditor
2007
All In This TeaDirector
7.4
2006
LagniappeDirector
4.2
2006
LagniappeDirector of Photography
4.2
2005
The Maestro Rides Again!Director
4.8
1995
6.1
1995
The Maestro: King of the Cowboy ArtistsDirector of Photography
6.1
1995
6.1
6.1
5.5
1994
Hole in the SoulCamera Operator
6.0
1991
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's ApocalypseCamera Operator
7.9
1991
Innocents AbroadDirector
8.0
1991
Innocents AbroadCinematography
8.0
1991
5.9
1991
PuamanaDirector
7.0
1991
Marc and AnnDirector
6.0
1991
PuamanaCinematography
7.0
1989
I Went to the DanceDirector of Photography
7.7
1989
I Went to the DanceDirector
7.7
9.5
1988
Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a BallDirector of Photography
9.5
1987
Živeli! Medicine for the HeartDirector
10.0
1987
Huey Lewis and the News: Before!Director
6.0
1987
Huey Lewis and the News: Before!Producer
6.0
1987
In the Land of the Owl TurdsProducer
9.0
1987
Gap-Toothed WomenDirector
7.1
1987
Gap-Toothed WomenWriter
7.1
1987
Gap-Toothed WomenProducer
7.1
1987
Gap-Toothed WomenDirector of Photography
7.1
1986
4.2
1985
Cigarette BluesDirector
6.5
1985
Cigarette BluesCamera Operator
6.5
1985
1984
In Heaven There Is No Beer?Director
6.5
1984
In Heaven There Is No Beer?Director of Photography
6.5
1984
In Heaven There Is No Beer?Producer
6.5
1983
Sprout Wings and FlyDirector
6.1
1983
Sprout Wings and FlyDirector of Photography
6.1
1982
Burden of DreamsDirector
7.6
1982
Burden of DreamsProducer
7.6
1982
Burden of DreamsDirector of Photography
7.6
1982
FitzcarraldoThanks
7.6
1980
Poto and CabengoDirector of Photography
6.8
1980
Werner Herzog Eats His ShoeDirector
7.0
1980
Werner Herzog Eats His ShoeCinematography
7.0
1980
Werner Herzog Eats His ShoeProducer
7.0
1980
Garlic Is as Good as Ten MothersDirector
7.5
1980
Garlic Is as Good as Ten MothersDirector of Photography
7.5
1980
Garlic Is as Good as Ten MothersProducer
7.5
1979
Del mero corazónDirector of Photography
5.8
1979
Del mero corazónDirector
5.8
1979
Del mero corazónAdditional Editor
5.8
1978
Always for PleasureDirector
7.4
1978
Always for PleasureProducer
7.4
1978
Always for PleasureEditor
7.4
1978
Always for PleasureDirector of Photography
7.4
1976
Chulas FronterasDirector
6.8
1976
Chulas FronterasEditor
6.8
1974
A Poem Is a Naked PersonDirector
7.8
1974
A Poem Is a Naked PersonEditor
7.8
1974
A Poem Is a Naked PersonWriter
7.8
1974
A Poem Is a Naked PersonDirector of Photography
7.8
1973
Hot PepperDirector
6.8
1973
Dry WoodDirector
6.5
1972
Spend It AllDirector
7.0
1972
Spend It AllCinematography
7.0
1972
Spend It AllEditor
7.0
1971
A Well Spent LifeDirector
6.7
1971
A Well Spent LifeEditor
6.7
1971
A Well Spent LifeCinematography
6.7
1971
The Ways of WaterDirector
1971
The Ways of WaterCinematography
1970
Chicken RealDirector
7.0
1969
The ArchEditor
7.5
1969
The Sun's Gonna ShineDirector
6.9
1969
String Sounds"B" Camera Operator
1969
8.0
1969
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ DownDirector of Photography
8.0
1969
8.0
1968
7.9
1968
7.9
1968
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' HopkinsDirector of Photography
7.9
5.7
1968
New Sounds in MusicCamera Operator
1968
Lightnin' LesDirector
5.0
1967
Christopher TreeEditor
5.0
1967
Christopher TreeDirector of Photography
5.0
1965
Seven Second Love AffairDirector of Photography
1964
Pleasure FaireDirector of Photography
6.0
1964
Dizzy GillespieDirector
7.0
1962
Softball UmpireDirector
1962
And Freedom Came?!Director
1961
Strike!Director
3.0
4.8