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1971

Fata Morgana

Directed by Werner Herzog

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.

Duration

1h 16m

Released

June 4, 1971

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Cast7

  • Wolfgang Bächler
  • Manfred Eigendorf
  • Lotte Eisner
  • Günther W. Welpert
  • Wolfgang von Ungern-Sternberg
  • James William Gledhill
  • Eugen des Montagnes

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