“One of the most remarkable documentaries ever made about the making of a movie.”
—Roger Ebert

“A fascinating portrait of a filmmaker pushed to the outer edge of sanity.”
—All Movie Guide

Here the great documentarian Les Blank profiles his good friend, filmmaker Werner Herzog, as the German director fights the elements (and his lead actor) to make the epic FITZCARRALDO. Newly restored.

Featuring a post-film panel by Austin Community College with Professors Jean Anne Lauer, Aran Gharibpour, and Zach Blaesi from the Department of Philosophy, Religion, and Humanities. The panel will explore the ethical aspects of Herzog’s uncompromising pursuit of his creative dream and how it could challenge our conceptions of human excellence and well-being.

Also screening November 3: Werner Herzog’s FITZCARRALDO.

About ACC’s PRH Forum: The Philosophy, Religion, and Humanities Forum at ACC provides opportunities for members of the college and the broader community to attend events featuring speakers, panels, and films related to our disciplines. Our events emphasize connections between our courses of study and contemporary lived experience, and we welcome participation from everyone interested in these topics.

ACC STUDENT / FACULTY / STAFF DISCOUNT

Austin Community College students, faculty, and staff are eligible for a $4 discount on tickets to this screening. Please present your current ACC ID at the box office to receive this discount.