From his early movies to his later documentaries, he has made a career out of exploring the boundaries of human endurance: what we are capable of in exceptional circumstances and what these situations reveal about who we really are. But these are not just great cinematic themes. All his life, Herzog would embrace risk and danger, constantly looking for challenges and adventures. He joins Mark Kermode to reveal the influences and ideas that drive his creativity and have shaped his unique view of the world.

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