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Released
1986 · FILM

Portrait Werner Herzog

Directed by
Werner Herzog
Written by
Werner Herzog
Runtime
28 min
Language
DE
Documentary

Synopsis

*Werner Herzog: A Self-Portrait* is an autobiographical short film directed by Werner Herzog and released in 1986. In it, Herzog recounts stories from his life and career. The film includes excerpts and commentary on several of his works, such as *Signs of Life*, *Heart of Glass*, *Fata Morgana*, *Aguirre, the Wrath of God*, *The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner*, *Fitzcarraldo*, and the Les Blank documentary *Burden of Dreams*. A notable segment features footage of Herzog in conversation with his mentor, photographer Lotte Eisner. Another section shows Herzog speaking with mountaineer Reinhold Messner, discussing a potential film project in the Himalayas that would star Klaus Kinski.

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Principal cast & crew: 14

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Edited by Maximiliane MainkaShot by Jorg Schmidt ReitweinScored by Popol Vuh

Also known as

  • Werner Herzog – Filmemacherde
  • Portrait Werner Herzogen
  • Werner Herzog. Director de cinees

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