Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin
“The world reveals itself to those who travel on foot”
Synopsis
When Bruce Chatwin was dying of AIDS, his friend Werner Herzog made a final visit. As a parting gift, Chatwin gave him his rucksack. Thirty years later, Herzog sets out on his own journey, inspired by Chatwin’s passion for the nomadic life, uncovering stories of lost tribes, wanderers and dreamers.
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NOMAD: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF BRUCE CHATWIN - Official U.S. TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-27
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Werner Herzog
Self - Interviewer and Narrator (voice)
Bruce Chatwin
Self (archive footage)
Karin Eberhard
Self
Nicholas Shakespeare
Self
Elizabeth Chatwin
Self
Petronella Vaarzon-Morel
Self
Glenn Morrison
Self
Michael Liddle Pula
Self
Marcus Wheeler
Self
Shaun Angeles Penange
Self
Peter Bartlett
Self
Robin Granites
Self
Stefan Glowacz
Self (archive footage)
Alberto Del Castillo
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner Herzog
- Original Score
- Ernst Reijseger
- Original Title
- Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- BBC Studios, BBC Scotland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog
Ernst Reijseger
Mike Paterson, Louis Caulfield
Marco Capalbo
Steve O'Hagan, Lucki Stipetić, Richard Bright
Department Leadership Roster
Steve O'Hagan
Producer
Werner Herzog
Writer
Werner Herzog
Director
Lucki Stipetić
Producer
Mike Paterson
Director of Photography
Marco Capalbo
Editor
Ernst Reijseger
Original Music Composer
Louis Caulfield
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin about?
When Bruce Chatwin was dying of AIDS, his friend Werner Herzog made a final visit. As a parting gift, Chatwin gave him his rucksack. Thirty years later, Herzog sets out on his own journey, inspired by Chatwin’s passion for the nomadic life, uncovering stories of lost tribes, wanderers and dreamers.
Who directed Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin?
Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin?
The principal cast of Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin includes Werner Herzog, Bruce Chatwin, Karin Eberhard, Nicholas Shakespeare, Elizabeth Chatwin.
When was Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin released and how long is it?
Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin was composed by Ernst Reijseger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin?
Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).