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Reflections from the Making of Fitzcarraldo
Ecco
July 2009
On Sale: June 30, 2009
320 pages ISBN: 0061575534 EAN: 9780061575532 Hardcover
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Non-Fiction
One of the most revered filmmakers of our time, Werner
Herzog wrote this diary during the making of Fitzcarraldo,
the lavish 1982 film that tells the story of a would-be
rubber baron who pulls a steamship over a hill in order to
access a rich rubber territory. Later, Herzog spoke of his
difficulties when making the film, including casting
problems, reshoots, language barriers, epic clashes with
the star, and the logistics of moving a 320-ton steamship
over a hill without the use of special effects. Hailed by critics around the globe, the film went on to win
Herzog the 1982 Outstanding Director Prize at Cannes.
Conquest of the Useless, Werner Herzog's diary on his fever
dream in the Amazon jungle, is an extraordinary glimpse
into the mind of a genius during the making of one of his
greatest achievements.
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