Fata Morgana (1971)

  • NR
  • 10/07/1971 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 16m

Overview

Shot under extreme conditions and inspired by Mayan creation theory, the film contemplates the illusion of reality and the possibility of capturing for the camera something which is not there. It is about the mirages of nature—and the nature of mirage.

Werner Herzog

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Wolfgang Bächler's headshot

Wolfgang Bächler

Narrator (voice)
Manfred Eigendorf's headshot

Manfred Eigendorf

Narrator (voice)
Lotte Eisner's headshot

Lotte Eisner

Narrator (voice)
Günther W. Welpert's headshot

Günther W. Welpert

Narrator (voice)
Wolfgang von Ungern-Sternberg's headshot

Wolfgang von Ungern-Sternberg

James William Gledhill's headshot

James William Gledhill

Eugen des Montagnes's headshot

Eugen des Montagnes

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