Lessons of Darkness
Lektionen in Finsternis
Synopsis
Shortly after the Gulf War, oil fires were raging all through Kuwait. In the week before this sea of fire would be extinguished, Werner Herzog filmed this apocalyptic landscape with its murky skies, scorched earth and capricious flames.
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Werner Herzog film collection: Lessons of Darkness - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner Herzog
- Original Title
- Lektionen in Finsternis
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Arabic
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Canal+, Première, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog
Paul Berriff, Rainer Klausmann
Rainer Standke
Paul Berriff, Werner Herzog
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Herzog
Director
Werner Herzog
Writer
Paul Berriff
Producer
Paul Berriff
Director of Photography
Rainer Klausmann
Director of Photography
Rainer Standke
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lessons of Darkness
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What is Lessons of Darkness about?
Shortly after the Gulf War, oil fires were raging all through Kuwait. In the week before this sea of fire would be extinguished, Werner Herzog filmed this apocalyptic landscape with its murky skies, scorched earth and capricious flames.
Who directed Lessons of Darkness?
Lessons of Darkness was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in Lessons of Darkness?
The principal cast of Lessons of Darkness includes Werner Herzog.
When was Lessons of Darkness released and how long is it?
Lessons of Darkness was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 54m.