Conquest of the useless : reflections from the making of Fitzcarraldo /
One of the most revered filmmakers of our time, Werner Herzog wrote this diary during the making of Fitzcarraldo, the lavish 1982 film that tells the story of a would-be rubber baron who pulls a steamship over a hill in the Amazon jungle in order to access a rich rubber territory. Later, Herzog spok...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Ecco,
[2009]
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| Summary: | One of the most revered filmmakers of our time, Werner Herzog wrote this diary during the making of Fitzcarraldo, the lavish 1982 film that tells the story of a would-be rubber baron who pulls a steamship over a hill in the Amazon jungle in order to access a rich rubber territory. Later, Herzog spoke of his difficulties when making the film, including casting problems, reshoots, language barriers, epic clashes with the star, and the logistics of moving a 320-ton steamship over a hill without the use of special effects. Hailed by critics around the globe, the film went on to win Herzog the 1982 Outstanding Director Prize at Cannes. Herzog's diary is a glimpse into the mind of a genius during the making of one of his greatest achievements.--From publisher description. |
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| Item Description: | "Originally published in Germany as Der Eroberung des Nutzlosen by Carl Hanser Verlag in 2004"--Title page verso. |
| Physical Description: | ix, 306 pages : map ; 24 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9780061575532 0061575534 |