Ten essential Werner Herzog documentaries

Ten essential Werner Herzog documentaries Werner Herzog turns 79 years young on Sept. 5, and this forward and fearless Oscar-nominated filmmaker frequently makes narratives and documentaries.  One of the most celebrated aspects of Werner’s documentaries – at least to this critic – is his narration.  His one-of-a-kind cadence, eccentric and blunt word choices, and old-school perspectives make him a most welcome verbal chaperone for his daring on-screen choices. Well, in honor of this legend’s birthday, I’m looking back at ten essential Werner Herzog documentaries. “Land of Silence and Darkness” (1971)…

Happy Birthday, Werner Herzog, and here are our five favorite Herzog films!

Happy Birthday, Werner Herzog!  This innovative, feisty and fearless filmmaker turns 77 on Sept. 5, and Art House Film Wire is celebrating the day by proudly claiming our five favorite Herzog films! 5. “Stroszek” (1977) – Bruno Stroszek (Bruno S.) is repeatedly bullied in West Germany, and with no prospects or a perceived future, he immigrates to the U.S. along with a prostitute and a neighbor.  Bruno discovers, however, that American streets aren’t paved with gold, and money does not fall from trees.  Herzog’s “Stroszek” is a surreal and troubling…