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Herzog
This is a romantic family melodrama on lost and newly found love. A young diver sets off to work as a butler for Zlobec, a rich, retired pilot. In ten days the life story of the "pathetic old man" unwinds before his very eyes. On the last day of World War Two, Zlobec lost the love of his life when a plane named Herzog crashed into the Adriatic sea. Since then he has been obsessed with setting up an altar in her memory. Because of this he was blind for many things, especially for his daughter Ana, who grows into an attractive young girl and is seduced by the elderly Rihard at the age of eighteen. A friendship develops between the girl’s father and lover, but it is soon interrupted by a disastrous flood, which confines Zlobec to a wheelchair. Rihard sets of to seal the seas, while Ana moves away and begins to teach deaf-mute children. She only returns to visit her father once a year, on his birthday. When she returns this time, Rihard reappears and the old flame flares again.
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Plot Summary
Werner Herzog's "Herzog" is a captivating documentary that delves into the life and mind of its enigmatic director. Through a compilation of his own filmmaking experiences, personal anecdotes, and philosophical reflections, Herzog offers a unique and often humorous perspective on his artistic journey. The film explores his childhood, his early filmmaking endeavors, and the driving forces behind his acclaimed body of work, revealing the man behind the myth.
Critical Reception
Herzog received largely positive reviews from critics who appreciated its introspective nature and Herzog's distinctive voice. Reviewers noted the film's ability to offer insights into the director's creative process and personal philosophy, though some found it to be more of a self-portrait than a definitive biographical account.
What Reviewers Say
A rare and insightful self-portrait from a celebrated filmmaker.
Herzog's distinctive narration provides a compelling and often humorous journey through his life and work.
Offers a unique glimpse into the mind and motivations of Werner Herzog.
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Fun Fact
During the filming of the documentary, Werner Herzog reportedly insisted on re-enacting certain childhood memories himself, even if the original events were not captured on film, to better convey their emotional impact.
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