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Conquest of the useless : reflections from the making of Fitzcarraldo / Werner Herzog ; [translated from the German by Krishna Winston].

by Herzog, Werner, 1942-

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New York : Ecco, c2009.

Herzog, Werner, 1942- -- Diaries.

Fitzcarraldo (Motion picture)

Motion picture producers and directors -- Germany -- Diaries.

Motion pictures -- Production and direction.

ix, 306 p. : map ; 24 cm.

One of the most revered filmmakers of our time, Werner Herzog wrote this diary during the making of Fitzcarraldo, the lavish 1982 film that tells the story of a would-be rubber baron who pulls a steamship over a hill in the Amazon jungle in order to access a rich rubber territory. Later, Herzog spoke of his difficulties when making the film, including casting problems, reshoots, language barriers, epic clashes with the star, and the logistics of moving a 320-ton steamship over a hill without the use of special effects. Hailed by critics around the globe, the film went on to win Herzog the 1982 Outstanding Director Prize at Cannes. Herzog's diary is a glimpse into the mind of a genius during the making of one of his greatest achievements.--From publisher description.

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