Burden of Dreams (1982)

Name: Burden of Dreams
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1982
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Candace Laughlin, Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, Alfredo de Río Tambo

1h 37m Peru, United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Set in the Amazon rainforest during 1979, the ambitious crew of Fitzcarraldo, directed by Werner Herzog, faces a myriad of challenges, from casting dilemmas to conflicts with local tribes. Accidents abound as the production grapples with the harsh realities of filmmaking in such an untamed environment. However, the greatest hurdle lies in Herzog's audacious plan to haul a massive steamboat over a mountain. Driven by an almost obsessive desire to realize his artistic vision, Herzog's journey blurs the line between genius and madness, creating a captivating tale of perseverance against nature’s odds.

Cast

Candace Laughlin Werner Herzog Klaus Kinski Claudia Cardinale Alfredo de Río Tambo Ángela Reina Carmen Correa Elia de Río Ene David Pérez Espinosa Miguel Ángel Fuentes Mariano Gagnon Paul Hittscher Huerequeque Enrique Bohórquez Evaristo Nunkuag Ikanan José Lewgoy