Aguirre, the Wrath of God
“A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness.”
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Synopsis
A few decades after the destruction of the Inca Empire, a Spanish expedition led by the infamous Aguirre leaves the mountains of Peru and goes down the Amazon River in search of the lost city of El Dorado. When great difficulties arise, Aguirre’s men start to wonder whether their quest will lead them to prosperity or certain death.
Cast
Klaus Kinski·Don Lope de Aguirre
Helena Rojo·Inés de Atienza
Del Negro·Brother Gaspar de Carvajal
Ruy Guerra·Don Pedro de Ursúa
Peter Berling·Don Fernando de Guzmán
Cecilia Rivera·Flores, Aguirre's Daughter
Daniel Ades·Perucho
Edward Roland·Okello
Alexandra Cheves·—
Armando Polanah·Armando
Average shot length
12.1s per shot
Werner Herzog's career average is 20.2s across 14 measured films —see the full picture.