Werner Herzog
German filmmaker known for documenting human ambition at its extremes. Herzog's documentaries like Grizzly Man and Cave of Forgotten Dreams, along with fictional works featuring Klaus Kinski, explore the thin line between genius and madness. His walking pilgrimages and death-defying production methods embody his belief that filmmaking requires absolute commitment. Herzog's distinctive voice and philosophical narration have made him both auteur and cultural icon.
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