Portrait: Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog: Filmemacher
Synopsis
An autobiographical short film by Werner Herzog made in 1986. Herzog tells stories about his life and career. The film contains excerpts and commentary on several Herzog films, including 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. Notable is footage of a conversation between Herzog and his mentor Lotte Eisner, a photographer. In another section, he talks with mountaineer Reinhold Messner, in which they discuss a potential film project in the Himalayas to star Klaus Kinski.
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Werner Herzog
Self
Reinhold Messner
Self
Lotte Eisner
Self
Mick Jagger
Self (archive footage)
Jason Robards
Self (archive footage)
Klaus Kinski
Self (archive footage)
Paul Hittscher
Self (archive footage)
Thomas Mauch
Self (archive footage)
Beat Presser
Self (archive footage)
Walter Saxer
Self (archive footage)
Franz Josef Strauß
Self - Oktoberfest
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner Herzog
- Original Score
- Popol Vuh
- Original Title
- Werner Herzog: Filmemacher
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog
Popol Vuh
Maximiliane Mainka
Lucki Stipetić
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Herzog
Director
Werner Herzog
Writer
Lucki Stipetić
Producer
Popol Vuh
Original Music Composer
Maximiliane Mainka
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Portrait: Werner Herzog about?
An autobiographical short film by Werner Herzog made in 1986. Herzog tells stories about his life and career. The film contains excerpts and commentary on several Herzog films, including 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. Notable is footage of a conversation between Herzog and his mentor Lotte Eisner, a photographer. In another section, he talks with mountaineer Reinhold Messner, in which they discuss a potential film project in the Himalayas to star Klaus Kinski.
Who directed Portrait: Werner Herzog?
Portrait: Werner Herzog was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in Portrait: Werner Herzog?
The principal cast of Portrait: Werner Herzog includes Werner Herzog, Reinhold Messner, Lotte Eisner, Mick Jagger, Jason Robards.
When was Portrait: Werner Herzog released and how long is it?
Portrait: Werner Herzog was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Portrait: Werner Herzog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Portrait: Werner Herzog was composed by Popol Vuh.