Rediscovering the Rich Heritage of German Cinema

The filmmaker doesn’t want to be known only for his movies. He tells Steve why he considers himself a writer first, how it feels to be recognized for his role in The Mandalorian, and why he once worked as a rodeo clown.

• SOURCE:
  • Werner Herzog, filmmaker, author, and actor.

• RESOURCES:
  • Every Man for Himself and God Against All, by Werner Herzog (2023).
  • The Mandalorian, TV show (2019-2023).
  • The Twilight World, by Werner Herzog (2021).
  • Family Romance, LLC, film by Werner Herzog (2019).
  • Fitzcarraldo, film by Werner Herzog (1982).
  • Of Walking in Ice, by Werner Herzog (1978).
  • Aguirre, the Wrath of God, film by Werner Herzog (1972).
  • Rogue Film School.

• EXTRAS:
  • "David Simon Is On Strike. Here’s Why," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2023).
  • "Will A.I. Make Us Smarter?" by People I (Mostly) Admire (2023).
  • Freakonomics: The Movie (2010).