Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog is a German filmmaker known for his unique, existential storytelling and daring documentaries. His films, such as Aguirre, the Wrath of God and Grizzly Man, explore human obsession and nature’s unpredictability. Herzog’s filmmaking style often involves pushing physical and psychological boundaries. His work continues to inspire both narrative and documentary cinema.
Herzog on the Obscenity of the Jungle
Some interesting comments from fabled German filmmaker Werner Herzog during the making of Fitzcarraldo: “Kinski says [the jungle] is full of erotic elements. It’s not so much erotic, but full of obscenity. Nature here is vile and base. I wouldn’t see anything erotic here. I…
