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The diary captures the surreal and chaotic experiences of Werner Herzog during the filming of Fitzcarraldo, a film about a rubber baron's ambitious endeavor to transport a steamship over a mountain. Spanning from 1979 to 1981, Herzog’s entries reveal bizarre events, including attacks on the crew's camp and logistical nightmares. He emphasizes that these writings reflect his inner turmoil rather than a straightforward account of the film's production, offering a unique insight into the creative process of a visionary filmmaker amidst the challenges of the Amazon jungle.
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Conquest of the Useless, Werner Herzog
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- 2025
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Werner Herzog
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9781784879785
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Maps & Travel, True Stories, Biographies, Travel, Adventure, Art, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Filmthema, Film, Diaries, Media Tie-In, South America, Madness, Filming
- First published
- 2004
- Original title
- Eroberung des Nutzlosen
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- The diary captures the surreal and chaotic experiences of Werner Herzog during the filming of Fitzcarraldo, a film about a rubber baron's ambitious endeavor to transport a steamship over a mountain. Spanning from 1979 to 1981, Herzog’s entries reveal bizarre events, including attacks on the crew's camp and logistical nightmares. He emphasizes that these writings reflect his inner turmoil rather than a straightforward account of the film's production, offering a unique insight into the creative process of a visionary filmmaker amidst the challenges of the Amazon jungle.