Director: Werner Herzog
Country: West Germany
Language: English
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: NC16

Synopsis

This is a mesmerising journey into ambition and madness, set against the lush, unyielding backdrop of the Amazon rainforest. Aguirre, the Wrath of God trails the ill-fated expedition of Spanish conquistadors led by the ambitious Don Lope de Aguirre, who dreams of finding the fabled city of El Dorado. As the group navigates treacherous waters and dense jungles, Aguirre’s insatiable thirst for power drives him into a spiral of paranoia and tyranny.

Herzog captures the tension between man and nature, showcasing the haunting beauty of the landscape while illustrating the fragility of human resolve. As Aguirre descends into madness, his delusions of grandeur lead to betrayal and violence, revealing the darker aspects of exploration and conquest. The film’s stark imagery and haunting score create a surreal atmosphere, inviting viewers to witness the unravelling of both a leader and a civilization consumed by greed and despair.

This screening is part of the programme Four Favourites with Edward Yang, as part of Retrospective: Edward Yang. For more screenings, please click here.

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