Portrait: Werner Herzog
Originally released in 1986. Portrait: Werner Herzog is a documentary film. directed by Werner Herzog. At just 28 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Werner Herzog, Reinhold Messner, and Lotte Eisner
Synopsis
An autobiographical short film by Werner Herzog made in 1986. Herzog tells stories about his life and career. The film contains excerpts and commentary on several Herzog films, including Signs of Life, Heart of Glass, Fata Morgana, Aguirre, the Wrath of God, The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner, Fitzcarraldo, and the Les Blank documentary Burden of Dreams. Notable is footage of a conversation between Herzog and his mentor Lotte Eisner, a photographer. In another section, he talks with mountaineer Reinhold Messner, in which they discuss a potential film project in the Himalayas to star Klaus Kinski.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 27, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
0h 28m
28 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (12 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Werner Herzog
as Self
Reinhold Messner
as Self
Lotte Eisner
as Self
Mick Jagger
as Self (archive footage)
Jason Robards
as Self (archive footage)
Klaus Kinski
as Self (archive footage)
Paul Hittscher
as Self (archive footage)
Thomas Mauch
as Self (archive footage)
Beat Presser
as Self (archive footage)
Walter Saxer
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portrait: Werner Herzog about?
An autobiographical short film by Werner Herzog made in 1986. Herzog tells stories about his life and career. The film contains excerpts and commentary on several Herzog films, including Signs of ...
Who directed Portrait: Werner Herzog?
Portrait: Werner Herzog was directed by Werner Herzog.
How long is Portrait: Werner Herzog?
Portrait: Werner Herzog has a runtime of 0 hours and 28 minutes (28 minutes total).
When was Portrait: Werner Herzog released?
Portrait: Werner Herzog was released on March 27, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Portrait: Werner Herzog?
The main cast of Portrait: Werner Herzog includes Werner Herzog, Reinhold Messner, Lotte Eisner, Mick Jagger, Jason Robards.