Fata Morgana
Synopsis
Shot under extreme conditions and inspired by Mayan creation theory, the film contemplates the illusion of reality and the possibility of capturing for the camera something which is not there. It is about the mirages of nature—and the nature of mirage.
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Werner Herzog film collection: Fata Morgana - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hofer Filmtage
Festival / Special Debut
November 4, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner Herzog
- Original Score
- Leonard Cohen, François Couperin, Georg Friedrich Händel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Original Title
- Fata Morgana
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog
Leonard Cohen, François Couperin, Georg Friedrich Händel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein
Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Werner Herzog
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Herzog
Director
Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Editor
Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein
Director of Photography
Werner Herzog
Screenplay
Werner Herzog
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fata Morgana
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What is Fata Morgana about?
Shot under extreme conditions and inspired by Mayan creation theory, the film contemplates the illusion of reality and the possibility of capturing for the camera something which is not there. It is about the mirages of nature—and the nature of mirage.
Who directed Fata Morgana?
Fata Morgana was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in Fata Morgana?
The principal cast of Fata Morgana includes Lotte Eisner, Wolfgang Bächler, Manfred Eigendorf, Günther W. Welpert, Eugen des Montagnes.
When was Fata Morgana released and how long is it?
Fata Morgana was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Fata Morgana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fata Morgana was composed by Leonard Cohen, François Couperin, Georg Friedrich Händel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fata Morgana?
Fata Morgana holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP.