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1972 · 95 min · NR

Aguirre, the Wrath of God

Directed by Werner Herzog · History, Adventure, Drama

Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972) is a History film, directed by Werner Herzog set in Peru during the 1700s. It runs 95 minutes and is rated NR.

A survival, with a bleak and surreal dreamlike tone. Themes of madness / loss of sanity, power & corruption, and greed & ambition run throughout.

Composer
Popol Vuh
Cinematography
Thomas Mauch
Cast
Klaus KinskiHelena RojoDel NegroRuy GuerraPeter BerlingCecilia RiveraDaniel AdesEdward Roland

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Peru
Setting
WildernessCoastal Sea
When
1700s

Premise & themes

Premise
Survival
Themes
Madness / Loss Of SanityPower & CorruptionGreed & Ambition
Tone
BleakSurreal DreamlikeTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsembleAntihero
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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