Portrait: Werner Herzog(1986)
Werner Herzog: Filmemacher
Portrait: Werner Herzog Synopsis
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.
Portrait: Werner Herzog (1986) is a documentary film directed by Werner Herzog, released on March 27, 1986 with a runtime of 28m. It stars Werner Herzog, Reinhold Messner, Lotte Eisner and Mick Jagger. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Werner Herzog
- Writers:
- Werner Herzog
- Producers:
- Lucki Stipetić
- Composer:
- Popol Vuh
- Production:
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
- Status:
- Released
Portrait: Werner Herzog Cast & Crew
Main cast
Werner Herzog
as Self
Reinhold Messner
as Self
- Lotte Eisner
Lotte Eisner
as Self
Mick Jagger
as Self (archive footage)
Jason Robards
as Self (archive footage)
Klaus Kinski
as Self (archive footage)
Paul Hittscher
as Self (archive footage)
- Thomas Mauch
Thomas Mauch
as Self (archive footage)
- Beat Presser
Beat Presser
as Self (archive footage)
Walter Saxer
as Self (archive footage)
Franz Josef Strauß
as Self - Oktoberfest
Key crew
Directed by Werner Herzog, written by Werner Herzog, produced by Lucki Stipetić.
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Portrait: Werner Herzog Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 12 ratings.
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Portrait: Werner Herzog – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Portrait: Werner Herzog?
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The main cast of Portrait: Werner Herzog (1986) includes Werner Herzog, Reinhold Messner, Lotte Eisner, Mick Jagger and Jason Robards. The film was directed by Werner Herzog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Portrait: Werner Herzog released?
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Portrait: Werner Herzog was released on March 27, 1986 and runs for 28m.
Is Portrait: Werner Herzog worth watching?
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Portrait: Werner Herzog (1986) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.