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Aguirre the Wrath of God (1972) -- W. Herzog
In recreating this
16th century expedition by Spanish conquistadors to the Amazon, Werner Herzog
has created something very special. A
film of incredible images of great beauty that possess even greater power
because we know that the team of film-makers and actors endured hardships to
create them. They really did climb down
that mountain, ride the rafts (with horse and monkeys) in the rapids, and
endure the mania of Klaus Kinski. The
music of Popol Vuh, while not as awe-inspiring as in other Herzog films, adds
to the trance-inducing atmosphere of some scenes. Worth the trip.
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