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Burden of Dreams (1982)

7.519821h 37mEN
Documentary

Directed by Les Blank

Rating

7.5/10

Runtime

1h 37m

Language

EN

Release

October 1, 1982

Director

Les Blank

Official Trailer

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Overview

The Amazon rain forest, 1979. The crew of Fitzcarraldo (1982), a film directed by German director Werner Herzog, soon finds itself with problems related to casting, tribal struggles and accidents, among many other setbacks; but nothing compared to dragging a huge steamboat up a mountain, while Herzo...

Cast

Candace Laughlin

Candace Laughlin

Self - Narrator (voice)

Werner Herzog

Werner Herzog

Self - Filmmaker

Klaus Kinski

Klaus Kinski

Self - Actor

Claudia Cardinale

Claudia Cardinale

Self - Actress

Alfredo de Río Tambo

Alfredo de Río Tambo

Self

Ángela Reina

Ángela Reina

Self

Carmen Correa

Carmen Correa

Self

Elia de Río Ene

Elia de Río Ene

Self

David Pérez Espinosa

David Pérez Espinosa

Self - Actor

Miguel Ángel Fuentes

Miguel Ángel Fuentes

Self - Actor

Mariano Gagnon

Mariano Gagnon

Self - Missionary

Paul Hittscher

Paul Hittscher

Self - Actor

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Burden of Dreams (1982), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The Amazon rain forest, 1979. The crew of Fitzcarraldo (1982), a film directed by German director Werner Herzog, soon finds itself with problems related to casting, tribal struggles and accidents, among many other setbacks; but nothing compared to dragging a huge steamboat up a mountain, while Herzog embraces the path of a certain madness to make his vision come true.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Burden of Dreams. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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