Direction: Werner Herzog

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Fini Straubinger

Synopsis Land of Silence and Darkness (1971) delves into the life of Fini Straubinger, an elderly woman who has lived with deafness and blindness since her teenage years. The documentary explores her dedicated efforts to support and advocate for others who...

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Klaus Kinski · Claudia Cardinale · Paul Hittscher · Miguel Ángel Fuentes

Synopsis Fitzcarraldo (1982) follows the ambitious journey of Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald, a man driven by an unyielding passion to construct an opera house deep within the heart of the Amazon rainforest. This epic tale showcases his relentless pursuit and the challenges...

Direction Dmitry Vasyukov · Werner Herzog

Synopsis Happy People: A Year in the Taiga (2010) delves into the heart of the Siberian wilderness, focusing on the daily lives of the indigenous inhabitants of Bakhtia, a remote village nestled along the Yenisei River. The documentary chronicles the villagers'...

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Werner Herzog

Synopsis Lessons of Darkness (1992) presents a stark and mesmerizing portrayal of the devastation wrought upon Kuwait's oil fields during the Gulf War. Unlike traditional documentaries, this film eschews commentary and relies minimally on interviews. Instead, it immerses viewers in a...

Direction Werner Herzog

Synopsis Encounters at the End of The World (2007) follows renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog as he embarks on a journey to the remote and inhospitable continent of Antarctica. The documentary showcases Herzog's exploration of the continent's breathtaking and seldom-seen natural wonders,...

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Katia Krafft · Maurice Krafft

Synopsis The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft (2022) delves into the captivating world of volcanology through the lens of two dedicated scientists, Katia and Maurice Krafft. Werner Herzog crafts a profound narrative by tapping into their personal...

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Dieter Dengler

Synopsis Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997) chronicles the extraordinary life of Dieter Dengler, a German immigrant who, in 1966, was shot down over Laos during the Vietnam War. Captured and reduced to a mere 85 pounds, Dengler's harrowing journey includes...

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Bruno S. · Eva Mattes · Clemens Scheitz · Burkhard Driest

Synopsis Stroszek (1977) follows the journey of Bruno Stroszek, a man who gains his freedom from prison and struggles to make ends meet by performing music on the streets. He crosses paths with Eva, a woman in the sex trade who...

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Klaus Kinski · Claudia Cardinale · Werner Herzog · Eva Mattes

Synopsis My Dearest Enemy (My Best Fiend) (1999) delves into the tumultuous and creative partnership between renowned actor Klaus Kinski and visionary filmmaker Werner Herzog. This documentary, helmed by Herzog himself, explores the dynamic that resulted in cinematic masterpieces like "Aguirre,...

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Werner Herzog

Synopsis La soufrière (1977) is, as Herzog describes, a documentary chronicling an impending disaster that ultimately did not occur. In 1977, Herzog discovered that the volcano La Soufrière on the small Caribbean island of Guadeloupe was on the verge of eruption,...

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Bruno S. · Walter Ladengast · Brigitte Mira · Willy Semmelrogge

Synopsis The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974) delves into the perplexing tale of a young man who materialized in Nuremberg in 1828, barely able to communicate or move, and carrying an enigmatic note. Kaspar Hauser, as he came to be known,...

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Walter Steiner · Werner Herzog

Synopsis The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner (1974) delves into the mind of a renowned ski-jumper, who, when not competing, is a dedicated woodcarver. The documentary explores the unique psychological aspects of this athlete, offering a fascinating glimpse into the duality...

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Klaus Kinski · Helena Rojo · Del Negro · Ruy Guerra

Synopsis Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972) follows the tumultuous journey of Lope de Aguirre, a ruthless and ambitious conquistador, as he leads a mutinous expedition through the treacherous Amazon rainforest in search of the legendary city of gold, El Dorado....

Direction Werner Herzog

Synopsis Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010) offers an unprecedented journey into the depths of the Chauvet caves in Southern France, where renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog was granted unique permission to document the earliest known visual expressions of humanity. The film immerses...

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Reinhold Messner · Werner Herzog

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Timothy Treadwell

Synopsis Grizzly Man (2005) delves into the extraordinary and ultimately tragic life of Timothy Treadwell, an adventurer and author who believed he could coexist peacefully with the grizzly bears of Alaska's untamed wilderness. Alongside his partner, Amie Huguenard, Treadwell met his...

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Michael Goldsmith · Werner Herzog · Augustine Assemat · David Dacko

Synopsis Echos aus einem düsteren Reich (Echo d'un sombre empire) (1990) is a compelling documentary that delves into the reign of Jean-Bédel Bokassa in the Central African Republic. The film employs the accounts of eyewitnesses and explores significant locations to provide...

Direction Werner Herzog

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Klaus Kinski · Isabelle Adjani · Bruno Ganz · Jacques Dufilho

Synopsis Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) is a haunting and atmospheric retelling of the classic vampire tale, directed by Werner Herzog. The film is a co-production between West Germany and France, involving Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF), and Gaumont. Set...

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Werner Herzog

Synopsis Into the Abyss (2011) delves into the lives of individuals connected to a condemned inmate in a Texas prison, offering a profound exploration through personal narratives and candid conversations. The film navigates the uncertainty of life and death, contrasting the...