Fata Morgana(1972)
Fata Morgana Synopsis
Shot under extreme conditions and inspired by Mayan creation theory, the film contemplates the illusion of reality and the possibility of capturing for the camera something which is not there. It is about the mirages of nature—and the nature of mirage.
Fata Morgana (1972) is a documentary film directed by Werner Herzog, released on February 1, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Lotte Eisner, Wolfgang Bächler, Manfred Eigendorf and Günther W. Welpert. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 89 ratings.
- Director:
- Werner Herzog
- Writers:
- Werner Herzog
- Producers:
- Werner Herzog
- Cinematographer:
- Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein
- Production:
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
- Status:
- Released
Fata Morgana (1972) Trailer
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Fata Morgana Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Lotte Eisner
Lotte Eisner
as Narrator (voice)
Wolfgang Bächler
as Narrator (voice)
- Manfred Eigendorf
Manfred Eigendorf
as Narrator (voice)
- Günther W. Welpert
Günther W. Welpert
as Narrator (voice)
- Eugen des Montagnes
Eugen des Montagnes
- James William Gledhill
James William Gledhill
- Wolfgang von Ungern-Sternberg
Wolfgang von Ungern-Sternberg
Key crew
Directed by Werner Herzog, written by Werner Herzog, produced by Werner Herzog.
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Fata Morgana Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 89 ratings.
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Fata Morgana – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fata Morgana online?
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Fata Morgana (1972) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fata Morgana?
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The main cast of Fata Morgana (1972) includes Lotte Eisner, Wolfgang Bächler, Manfred Eigendorf, Günther W. Welpert and Eugen des Montagnes. 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 Fata Morgana released?
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Fata Morgana was released on February 1, 1972 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Fata Morgana worth watching?
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Fata Morgana (1972) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 89 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fata Morgana?
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Yes. The official Fata Morgana trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.