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The Movie Maverick presents Werner’s War 
E-MAIL DANIEL BERMAN Since 1968, acclaimed film director Werner Herzog has taking us on journey’s through very human pain. A retrospective to his most recent filmic achievements including the magnificently directed The White Diamond to the extraordinary story in Wheel of Time he doesn’t relinquish his grasp. He can gaze into a haunting tale of one human being and turn that very story into a brilliantly crafted documentary film. It really doesn’t matter what the subject of the story for Werner he turns it into an original filmic centerpiece of unimaginable power. This column serves as a portal to some of his most treasured and memorable pieces that explore his own encounter with the dark side of human behavior. In 1973, Werner ventures into adventure with his wonderfully cinematic tale in Aguirre, The Wrath of God. Later, he brings to life the nightmarish tale of Nosferatu-The Vampire by the end of the 1970’s starring Bruno Ganz. (Bruno is the leading actor in the academy nominated for best foreign film Downfall). No matter your cinematic palate Werner can influence and encourage the artsy side to any genre of his own choosing. As a filmmaker he has been at this for almost a half century and has never seized to amaze me. Let’s sit down, relax, and put your feet up as we delve into some of his best work on screen. 1. Nosferatu-The Vampire (1979) Horror films will never be any more scary, disturbing, or as masterful as this classic. 2. The White Diamond (2005) One of this years best pictures as Werner delves into one person’s unrelenting pain, agony, and remorse. It’s an historic visual of the world of aviation and the triumphs and groundings that come with flight. 3. Wheel of Time (2003) Amazing. Cinema has never seen such elegance, and beauty in worldly culture like this film truly delivers. He takes an expedition into a world of spiritual wonder, time honored- tradition; it’s just a look into the vast history of Tibet. 4. The Enigma of Kasper Hauser (1975) Werner investigates the philosophy behind these strange, and frightening images in this dark tale of one bizarre enigma. Simply breathtaking, and mysterious in human nature this is one film you won’t just leave for later viewing. 5. Grizzly Man (2005) One of the darkest pictures this year as we are exposed to one man’s compulsive obsession to one of nature’s wildest creatures the grizzly bear. Werner shows the intriguing true story of wildlife preservationist Timothy Treadwell and his life uncertain death. 6. Aguirre, The Wrath of God (1973) [In my estimation anyway…] Without any doubt one of the world’s greatest foreign films to ever be captured on DVD or video release. 7. Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997) This well documented film is about the life and times of one Dieter Dengler a man who always wanted to fly. When he came to the Navy in 1966 soon he was flying bombing missions, but he escapes he is the only one presumed alive. Frankly in so many words informative, daring, and a film with true conciseness that takes a life of it’s own. 8. My Best Fiend (1999) Werner invites you into a personal friendship that would either make them successful or they will destroy each other in this love-hate documentary film. He reaches down deep as he tells his sad and abruptly disturbing tale with fellow actor Klaus Kinski. 9. Even Dwarfs Started Small (1971) One of the weirdest films to ever hit the big screen it’s the same weirdness that makes this film so good indeed. 10. Signs of Life (1968) Werner makes his cinematic debut with this meditation on war and the ugliness that it leaves on three germen soldiers. It demonstrates the psychological breakdown from constant boredom and the horror that is war. In closing, the filmmaker can serve up a delectable selection of fascinating films from his vast archive of masterworks. You can see Werner in the 1982 docudrama Burden of Dreams directed Les Blank. Another recent film pick directed by Linas Phillips is called Walking to Werner is a highly recommended visual on the genius of Werner himself. Also coming to theaters is his latest feature film Rescue Dawn. Daniel Berman has been part of the media since 1997 when he collaborated as co-editor of the entertainment publication The Voicemakers. He currently serves as film critic for publications including Newton and Brookline Magazines, and is a columnist for the Behind The Camera newsletter. Daniel is also host and executive producer of a television program called A Time To Review for Brookline Access Television. He also served as Film Critic for publications like Our Town Brookline. Click here to comment on this article or post your own thoughts. © TheWorldJournal.com |
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