Overview
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.
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Filming locations
Filmed in Tanzania and Canary Islands
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Music
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Werner HerzogScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- February 1, 1972
- Original language
- German
- Countries
- Germany
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In the United States
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