Fitzcarraldo (1982)

Fitzcarraldo (1982)
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German filmmaker Werner Herzog has never done anything by halves. When Herzog tackled Fitzcarraldo, the story of an obsessed impresario (Klaus Kinski) whose foremost desire in life is to bring both Enrico Caruso and an opera house to the deepest jungles of South America, the director boldly embarked on the same journey, disdaining studios, process shots, and special effects throughout. The highlight of the story is Fizcarraldo's Herculean effort to haul a 300-plus ton steamship over the mountains. No trickery was used in filming this grueling sequence, and stories still persist of disgruntled South American film technicians awaiting the opportunity to strangle Herzog if he ever sets foot on their land again. In the end, Herzog proved to be as driven and single-purposed as his protagonist, and it is the audience's knowledge of this that adds to the excitement of Fitzcarraldo. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Klaus KinskiJose Lewgoy, (more)
Director(s):
Werner Herzog
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Fitzcarraldo

German filmmaker Werner Herzog has never done anything by halves. When Herzog tackled Fitzcarraldo, the story of an obsessed impresario (Klaus Kinski) whose foremost desire in life is to bring both Enrico Caruso and an opera house to the deepest jungles of South America, the director boldly embarked on the same journey, disdaining studios, process shots, and special effects throughout. The highlight of the story is Fizcarraldo's Herculean effort to haul a 300-plus ton steamship over the mountains. No trickery was used in filming this grueling sequence, and stories still persist of disgruntled South American film technicians awaiting the opportunity to strangle Herzog if he ever sets foot on their land again. In the end, Herzog proved to be as driven and single-purposed as his protagonist, and it is the audience's knowledge of this that adds to the excitement of Fitzcarraldo. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
157 mins

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Director(s):
Werner Herzog
Writer(s):
Werner Herzog
Producer(s):
Lucki StipeticWerner Herzog
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Violence, Adult Situations)
Categories:
Independent FilmsAction / Adventure
Fitzcarraldo Awards:
  • 1982 - Cannes Film Festival - Best Director
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Leslie A.

Admittedly, Fitzcarraldo is not for everyone. For serious foreign film buffs, however, it is a joy - a study of the class of cultures, one cultured, one native, in which it isn't clear (until the end) as to which one is better at "using" the other for its purposes. Visually captivating, it grabs and holds the viewer throughout. A great performance by Kinski as well. Highly recommended!

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George P.

I have watched this movie long ago and I remember my reaction to a few scenes, one was of holding my breath, in shock! It also happened at the second time. But whoever watches this movie better be prepared to take the time to mentally relax because it is not only very slow going, (no action), but also very long-almost three hours. That being stated, it was worth watching. I keep asking myself, did they really do it?

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John C.

Very unusual. I enjoyed it because it was so different. Half reality show; half fiction!

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