Aguirre, the Wrath of God by Eric Ames (English) Paperback Book

Description: Aguirre, the Wrath of God by Eric Ames Aguirre, the Wrath of God (Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes) is and perhaps always will be Werner Herzogs most important film. Aguirre is not a history film in the narrow sense, but it does engage a specific episode in the conquest of the New World, and it explores that history in terms of vision. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Eric Ames draws on original archival research to provide fresh perspectives on Werner Herzogs breakthrough 1972 film, Aguirre, the Wrath of God (Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes), which portrays an expedition by Spanish conquistadors led by Aguirre (played by Klaus Kinski) to find the legendary city of El Dorado. Ames explores how the film is remembered: for its breathtaking visual style and narrative power, but also for Herzogs tense, behind-the-scenes relationship with star Kinski. Did Herzog really direct him at gunpoint? Did they plot each others murder? The legends begin here …Ames reconstructs the film as an experiment in visualising the past from the viewpoint of the present. Aguirre is not a history film in the narrow sense, but it does engage a specific episode in the conquest of the New World, and it explores that history in terms of vision. Interweaving close analysis with extensive archival research, Ames explores Aguirre as a seminal film about the madness and hopelessness of Western striving. In addition, as an appendix, he offers for the first time a complete translation of an infamous, secretly recorded argument between Herzog and Kinski on the set. Notes The first full critical study of Werner Herzogs visionary and influential film. Back Cover Aguirre, the Wrath of God (Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes) is and perhaps always will be Werner Herzogs most important film. Appearing in 1972, Aguirre put Herzog on the map of world cinema. But the films importance also derives from the young German directors tense, behind-the-scenes relationship with actor Klaus Kinski. Did Herzog really direct him at gunpoint? Did they plot each others murder? The legends begin here ... In this groundbreaking book, Eric Ames reconstructs the film as an experiment in visualising the past from the viewpoint of the present. Aguirre is not a history film in the narrow sense, but it does engage a specific episode in the conquest of the New World, and it explores that history in terms of vision. Interweaving close analysis with extensive archival research, Ames explores Aguirre as a seminal film about the madness and hopelessness of Western striving. In addition, as an appendix, he offers for the first time a complete translation of an infamous, secretly recorded argument between Herzog and Kinski on the set. Author Biography Eric Ames is Professor of Comparative Literature, Cinema and Media at the University of Washington, USA. He is the editor of Werner Herzog: Interviews (2014) and the author of Ferocious Reality: Documentary according to Werner Herzog (2012). Table of Contents Acknowledgments.- 1. Visionary History.- 2. The Descent.- 3. Assembling the Troops.- 4. Visions of the World.- 5. The Act of Conquest.- 6. Into the Quiet.- 7. Hallucination.- 8. Aguirre Lives.- Appendix: Shooting with Kinski.- Notes.- Credits. Promotional Original archival research is combined with close textual analysis to provide fresh perspectives on the artistic achivement and troubled production of Werner Herzogs breakthrough film. Promotional "Headline" Original archival research is combined with close textual analysis to provide fresh perspectives on the artistic achivement and troubled production of Werner Herzogs breakthrough film. Feature Part of the prestigious BFI Film Classics series, this is the first book about Aguirre, The Wrath of God - the international breakthrough film for visionary director Werner Herzog Description for Bookstore Ames argues persuasively that Werner Herzogs work is more relevant and compelling now than ever before, and that Aguirre, the Wrath of God is key to understanding his aesthetic. Details ISBN1844577538 Author Eric Ames Year 2016 ISBN-10 1844577538 ISBN-13 9781844577538 Media Book Publication Date 2016-07-15 Short Title AGUIRRE THE WRATH OF GOD Language English Birth 1969 Pages 96 Format Paperback UK Release Date 2016-07-15 Imprint BFI Publishing Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2016-07-15 Edition 1st Illustrations 40 Illustrations, black and white; 96 p. 40 illus. Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Edition Description 1st ed. 2016 Series BFI Film Classics DEWEY 791.43092 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2016-07-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:122138720;

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