Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes (Aguirre: The Wrath of God)
1972
***½
Director: Werner Herzog
Cast: Klaus Kinski, Helena Rojo, Del Negro, Ruy Guerra, Peter Berling
A haunting story of a group of 16th century conquistadors who go in search of the mythical El Dorado. The plot is secondary in this hypnotic and meditative but slightly aloof journey down the river into the heart of darkness. Klaus Kinski is a powerhouse in the title role. Clearly a big influence on Apocalypse Now.
