Werner Herzog: In Search of Ecstatic Truth
(NR) West Germany/Mexico – 1 hr 35 min – with subtitles
1972 · d. Werner Herzog
Starring Klaus Kinski, Ruy Guerra, Helena Rojo
If any film could be called awe-inspiring, it’s this visionary tale of power-mad soldier Lope de Aguirre, who leads a band of Spanish conquistadors on a crazed journey into the unforgiving Peruvian jungle in search of a mythic city of gold—and toward oblivion. With its unforgettable images, a hypnotic score by Popul Vuh, and a searing performance by Klaus Kinski, Aguirre, the Wrath of God remains a singular cinematic experience.
This screening will be presented in conjunction with the film course “Lessons of Darkness”: Werner Herzog’s Absurdist Studies in the Human Condition, taught by Paul Wright, Ph.D. Seating for screening-only attendees will begin at 7:00 pm. Just want to see the film? Purchase your tickets from this page.
