Film Optimists

Into the Inferno


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In this episode we discuss another titan of film, Werner Herzog. Herzog's career spans six decades, features nearly 70 films, and is still going strong. He has inspired multiple generations of filmmakers from around the world and was called "the most important film director alive" by François Truffaut.

The Bavarian director has achieved great acclaim in directing both feature films and documentaries. Because of this, we will be covering his work in two episodes, the first being his 2016 documentary Into the Inferno. The film explore's humankind's relationship to volcanoes and the spiritual beliefs that derive from this relationship.

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