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)…
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Watch this Werner Herzog double feature on World Rainforest Day
June 22 is World Rainforest Day! In 2020, the rainforest are in trouble, so it’s a perfect time to recognize these vitally important Earth locales. Here are a couple ways: First, check out the World Rainforest Day website: Link (and please note that AHFW is not affiliated with the site.) Secondly, check out a fitting Werner Herzog double feature with his classics “Aguirre, the Wrath of God” (1972) and “Fitzcarraldo” (1982). Both historical movies are based in the Amazon, and Mr. Herzog loves a big challenge, so these pictures were…