FITZCARRALDO (1982) - ♦♦♦♦♦

Directed by - Werner Herzog

Written by - Werner Herzog

Starring - Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale

"Certainly one of Herzog’s masterpieces, Fitzcarraldo is one of the most spectacular and deep examinations of obsession. The story is that of a man whose twin goals of becoming rich off the Amazon rubber trade and bring the opera to the land leads to an impossible struggle of man against nature by lifting a big steamship over a mountain bank. The film has this genuine documentary feel to it not only because of the grit of the footage but also because Herzog really did attempt to get the boat over a mountain bank, proving his eccentricity and mad genius – which is why his collaboration with Kinski in this film is so rewarding. A simply unforgettable experience with a genuine tension that could never be surpassed."

Drama, West Germany/Peru