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
Premise & themes
Premise
Tone
BleakSurreal DreamlikeTense
Shape
Protagonist
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
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