Conquest of the Useless : : Reflections From the Making of Fitzcarraldo
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"Originally published in Germany as Der Eroberung des Nutzlosen by Carl Hanser Verlag in 2004"--T.p. verso.
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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PUBLISHED
New York : Ecco, c2009.
Year Published: 2009
Description: 306 p. : map ; 24 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9780061575532
0061575534
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Winston, Krishna.
SUBJECTS
Herzog, Werner, -- 1942- -- Diaries.
Fitzcarraldo (Motion picture)
Motion picture producers and directors -- Germany -- Diaries.
Motion pictures -- Production and direction.