
120. Werner Herzog Thinks His Films Are a Distraction
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The filmmaker doesn’t want to be known only for his movies. He tells Steve why he considers himself a writer first, how it feels to be recognized for his role in The Mandalorian, and why he once worked as a rodeo clown.
- SOURCE:
- Werner Herzog, filmmaker, author, and actor.
- RESOURCES:
- Every Man for Himself and God Against All, by Werner Herzog (2023).
- The Mandalorian, TV show (2019-2023).
- The Twilight World, by Werner Herzog (2021).
- Family Romance, LLC, film by Werner Herzog (2019).
- Fitzcarraldo, film by Werner Herzog (1982).
- Of Walking in Ice, by Werner Herzog (1978).
- Aguirre, the Wrath of God, film by Werner Herzog (1972).
- Rogue Film School.
- EXTRAS:
- "David Simon Is On Strike. Here’s Why," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2023).
- "Will A.I. Make Us Smarter?" by People I (Mostly) Admire (2023).
- Freakonomics: The Movie (2010).
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