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An autobiographical short film by Werner Herzog made in 1986. Herzog tells stories about his life and career. The film contains excerpts and commentary on several Herzog films, including Signs of Life, Heart of Glass, Fata Morgana, Aguirre, the Wrath of God, The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner, Fitzcarraldo, and the Les Blank documentary Burden of Dreams. Notable is footage of a conversation between Herzog and his mentor Lotte Eisner, a photographer. In another section, he talks with mountaineer Reinhold Messner, in which they discuss a potential film project in the Himalayas to star Klaus Kinski.
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How long is Portrait: Werner Herzog?
Portrait: Werner Herzog has a runtime of 28m ( and 28 minutes).
Who directed Portrait: Werner Herzog?
Portrait: Werner Herzog was directed by Werner Herzog and released in 1986.
What genre is Portrait: Werner Herzog?
Portrait: Werner Herzog is a Documentary film (1986).
Who stars in Portrait: Werner Herzog?
The cast of Portrait: Werner Herzog includes Werner Herzog, Reinhold Messner, Lotte Eisner, Mick Jagger, Jason Robards.
What is the TMDB rating for Portrait: Werner Herzog?
Portrait: Werner Herzog has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 12 votes.
