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“Am I in the wrong place here, or in the wrong life? Did I not recognize, as I sat in a train that raced past a station and did not stop, that I was on the wrong train, and did I not learn from the conductor that the train would not stop at the next station, either, a hundred kilometers away, and did he not also admit to me, whispering with his hand shielding his mouth, that the train would not stop again at all?”

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Book:Conquest of the useless: reflections from the making of Fitzcarraldo
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Conquest of the useless: reflections from the making of Fitzcarraldo

This book offers an in-depth look at the making of the film Fitzcarraldo, analyzing its artistic and thematic elements, and providing insights into the challenges faced during its production. more

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Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog

German film director known for his unique style and profound thematic explorations. His notable works include 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God' and 'Wings of Desire'. more

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