About
Werner Herzog, born September 5, 1942, in Munich, is a major figure in German and world cinema. Since his debut with 'Signs of Life' (1968), he has directed over 70 films, blending fiction and documentary. His works explore themes of obsession, nature, and human limits, often under extreme filming conditions. He won the Best Director prize at Cannes for 'Fitzcarraldo' (1982) and was Oscar-nominated for 'Encounters at the End of the World' (2007). Herzog is also active in opera and received the European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019.
* 1942-09-05
Major works
- Lebenszeichen (1968)film
- Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes (1972)film
- Fitzcarraldo (1982)film
- Grizzly Man (2005)documentary
- Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010)documentary
Key milestones
- 1975Special Jury Prize at Cannes for 'The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser'.
- 1982Best Director prize at Cannes for 'Fitzcarraldo'.
- 2019European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Themes
obsessionnaturehuman limitsmadnessdocumentary
Sources: deutsche-kinemathek.de · wernerherzog.org