Ballad of a Righteous Merchant
“All men dream, but not equally...”
Synopsis
Chronicles the making of director Werner Herzog’s 2009 feature, My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done, providing profound insight into the director and his craft. My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done was inspired by the true story of an actor who committed in reality the crime he was supposed to enact on stage: murdering his mother. With longtime friend Herbert Golder behind the lens, Herzog reveals the privacy and deep solitude that defines the director and his art.
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Type: Featurette • Published 2019-03-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Australian Premiere; Melbourne Documentary Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Golder
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Golder
- Original Score
- Ernst Reijseger
- Original Title
- Ballad of a Righteous Merchant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Redlog Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Golder
Herbert Golder
Ernst Reijseger
Herbert Golder
Herbert Golder
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Golder
Producer
Herbert Golder
Director of Photography
Herbert Golder
Writer
Herbert Golder
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Ballad of a Righteous Merchant about?
Chronicles the making of director Werner Herzog’s 2009 feature, My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done, providing profound insight into the director and his craft. My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done was inspired by the true story of an actor who committed in reality the crime he was supposed to enact on stage: murdering his mother. With longtime friend Herbert Golder behind the lens, Herzog reveals the privacy and deep solitude that defines the director and his art.
Who directed Ballad of a Righteous Merchant?
Ballad of a Righteous Merchant was directed by Herbert Golder.
Who stars in Ballad of a Righteous Merchant?
The principal cast of Ballad of a Righteous Merchant includes Werner Herzog, Michael Shannon, Chloë Sevigny, Herbert Golder, Udo Kier.
When was Ballad of a Righteous Merchant released and how long is it?
Ballad of a Righteous Merchant was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Ballad of a Righteous Merchant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ballad of a Righteous Merchant was composed by Ernst Reijseger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ballad of a Righteous Merchant?
Ballad of a Righteous Merchant holds official age classifications: AU: E; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).