Aguirre, the Wrath of God

Quick Info

Year
1972
Director
Werner Herzog
Duration
95 min
Language
DE
Country
DE
Budget
$0.4M

External Ratings

IMDb7.4
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes74%
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Aguirre, the Wrath of God

Werner Herzog197295mDE

Our Rating

7.5/10
7.5/10
Story
7.6/10
Acting
7.4/10
Direction
7.2/10
Cinematography
7/10
Music

Overview

A few decades after the destruction of the Inca Empire, a Spanish expedition led by the infamous Aguirre leaves the mountains of Peru and goes down the Amazon River in search of the lost city of El Dorado. When great difficulties arise, Aguirre’s men start to wonder whether their quest will lead them to prosperity or certain death.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.5
Acting
7.6
Direction
7.4
Cinematography
7.2
Music
7

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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