Question 1

What documentary captures the chaotic production of Werner Herzog's 'Fitzcarraldo' in the Amazon?

Accepted Answer

The documentary 'Burden of Dreams' follows the 1979 production of Herzog's film 'Fitzcarraldo' in the Amazon, detailing problems with casting, tribal struggles, accidents, and the monumental task of dragging a steamboat up a mountain.

Question 2

Which festivals and awards recognized 'Burden of Dreams'?

Accepted Answer

The documentary was featured at the São Paulo International Film Festival (1982) and San Francisco International Film Festival (1995), and received a BAFTA Award in 1983.

Question 3

How did director Les Blank describe his exhaustion during the filming of 'Burden of Dreams'?

Accepted Answer

Les Blank wrote in his journal that by the last week of production, he was so burnt out he feared coming out 'like some Viet Nam veterans, horribly calloused,' and was 'tired of it all.'

Question 4

What is the Spanish inscription on Werner Herzog's photo in one of the film's last scenes?

Accepted Answer

The inscription reads: '¿Que palabra dire para convencerte que toda mi dicha esta en quererte?' which translates to 'What word will I say to convince you that all my happiness is in loving you.'

Question 5

Who are some of the key figures featured as themselves in 'Burden of Dreams'?

Accepted Answer

The documentary features Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, Jason Robards, Mick Jagger, and several local individuals like Alfredo De Rio Tambo and Ángela Reina as themselves.

Loved this film?

Share with others

Loved this film?

Share with others

Burden of Dreams

Customers also watched