"I fear chickens most because they are so stupid." - Werner HerzogI haven't seen many of the films discussed in this book, but the films are secondary to the philosophy. In these interviews, Herzog's films come across as diverse obstacle courses for the human spirit that transcend their particular content. He advises filmmakers to aspire to self-reliance and athletic perseverance and to overcome the fear of failure. Herzog's work is so great and his ideas about his work and life are pretty astute and entertaining.This is a really great book for anyone who is a fan, or any filmmaker.Herzog is a real curmudgeon, and so a lot of what he says has to be taken with a grain of salt. but there's so much wisdom in much of what he says. i learned a lot from this book, and am even more inspired by his body of work now than ever.
You likely wont find this too interesting if your not a film enthusiast.So for me, it was great.
—Ellen
"It is not a significant bullet, I am not afraid."
—Breanna1rox
I love Herzog, and I don't care if you disagree.
—Dominique
GLOOOOOMY. And yet totally outstanding.
—jodi143
This man is a fucking GOD!!!!
—shalice
