Aguirre, Wrath of God (1972)
Herzog's sweeping, explosive epic is rich in visual imagery and features a protean performance from frequent collaborator Klaus Kinski. Herzog's film is an acknowledged classic that has exerted a strong influence on the movie brat generation particularly Francis Ford Coppola's 'Apocalypse Now'. A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness.
A band of Spanish conquistadors, led by Aquirre, self-styled 'Wrath of God' go up the Amazon in search of gold, but Aquirre's megalomania turns the expedition into a death trip. Eleven hundred men, two women, horses, Ilamas, pigs and rifles descend from the Andes highlands down into the steaming primeval forest where the waters of the Amazon begin, in quest of El Dorado, the fabled city of gold. Aquirre has with him his beautiful 14-year old daughter who he intends to marry and found a new 'pure' race to rule over a golden empire.
Classification: Parental Guidance - general viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Peter Berling, Cecilia Rivera, Alejandro Repulles, Helena Rojo, Dan Ades
Director: Werner Herzog
Aguirre, Wrath of God
 
Genres:
Action & Adventure
Drama

Run Time:
95 Minutes

Subtitles:
English

Languages:
German

Countries:
Germany
Peru

BFI Classification:
Parental Guidance - general viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children

Release Date:
28/02/2000

Production Year:
1972

Aspect Ratio:
Full Frame 4:3

Colour:
Colour

Special Features:
  • Film Flash
  • Actors' Filmographies
  • Director's Biography
  • Interactive Menu
  • Scene Access
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