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Ballad of a Righteous Merchant (2017)

"All men dream, but not equally..."

2.020171h 2mEN
Documentary

Directed by Herbert Golder

Rating

2.0/10

Runtime

1h 2m

Language

EN

Release

August 1, 2017

Director

Herbert Golder

Overview

Chronicles the making of director Werner Herzog’s 2009 feature, My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done, providing profound insight into the director and his craft. My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done was inspired by the true story of an actor who committed in reality the crime he was supposed to enact on s...

Cast

Werner Herzog

Werner Herzog

Self

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

Self

Chloë Sevigny

Chloë Sevigny

Self

Herbert Golder

Herbert Golder

Self

Udo Kier

Udo Kier

Self

Michael Peña

Michael Peña

Self

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Self

Peter Zeitlinger

Peter Zeitlinger

Self

Grace Zabriskie

Grace Zabriskie

Self

Brad Dourif

Brad Dourif

Self

Ernst Reijseger

Ernst Reijseger

Self

Candice Coke

Candice Coke

Self

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Ballad of a Righteous Merchant (2017), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Chronicles the making of director Werner Herzog’s 2009 feature, My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done, providing profound insight into the director and his craft. My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done was inspired by the true story of an actor who committed in reality the crime he was supposed to enact on stage: murdering his mother. With longtime friend Herbert Golder behind the lens, Herzog reveals the privacy and deep solitude that defines the director and his art.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Ballad of a Righteous Merchant. 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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