Aguirre, the Wrath of God

Aguirre, the Wrath of God

A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness.

Directed by Werner Herzog

Produced by Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, HR

197295 min7.4 / 10

A haunting descent into obsession and madness as a conquistador's doomed quest for El Dorado becomes a meditation on human ambition, mortality, and the corrupting nature of power.

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.

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  • Is Aguirre, the Wrath of God sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is Aguirre, the Wrath of God one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 89% of films.

  • Is Aguirre, the Wrath of God scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Does Aguirre, the Wrath of God end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Aguirre, the Wrath of God easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Aguirre, the Wrath of God violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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