Description
Release date: 19 January 2015
One of Herzog's most acclaimed and audacious films, Fitzcarraldo tells the incredible story of Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald, an opera-loving fortune hunter who dreams of bringing opera to the heart of the Peruvian jungle.
One of Werner Herzog's most acclaimed and audacious films, Fitzcarraldo tells the incredible story of Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald (played by Herzog regular Klaus Kinski), an opera-loving fortune hunter who dreams of bringing opera (specifically Caruso) to a remote trading post on the heart of the Peruvian jungle.
With the help of the beautiful madam Molly (Claudia Cardinale), his loyal crew, and an indigenous tribe, Fitzcarraldo journeys up the rivers of the Amazon hauling his steamship, the Molly Aida, over a mountain in order to access the riches of hitherto unexploited rubber territory.
Evocative of the troubled circumstance of its own production, Fitzcarraldo is both a confessional self-portrait of Herzog the adventuring artist and a grandiose paean to those who dare to live out their wildest dreams.
Special features
• English and German presentations
• German and English languages 5.1 audio options
• Original trailers
• Stills Gallery
• Full-length audio commentary with Werner Herzog
Product details
| SKU | 5035673020326 |
| Alphabetical Title | Fitzcarraldo |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.85:1 |
| Brand / Publisher | BFI |
| Catalogue Number | BFIV2032 |
| Certificate | 15 |
| Colour | Colour |
| Countries | Germany |
| Director | Herzog, Werner |
| DVD Region | 2 |
| Extras | <ul><li></li></ul> |
| Format | DVD |
| Language(s) | German |
| Product contents | 1 disc |
| Running time | 152 mins |
| Sound | Dolby Digital mono |
| Subtitles | English, optional |
| Year | 1982 (DVD: 19/1/2015) |
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