He was shot at, during an interview and survived. Saved a Hollywood star from a car crash. Ate his shoe after losing a bet, and described Jean-Luc Godard's movies as "intellectual counterfeit money when compared to well-made kung-fu flicks". And now, director Werner Herzog has been appointed for a lifetime achievement prize by the European Film Awards. Because of that, Showcase's Alican Pamir decided to better acquaint you with the off-beat antics and groundbreaking film work of this quirky artist.

Brad Prager, Professor of Film Studies & German Studies at University of Missouri 03:45

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