Ferocious Reality: Documentary According to Werner Herzog

Ferocious Reality: Documentary According to Werner Herzog

Eric Ames (Author) (2012) Visible Evidence #27

Overview

This book explores Werner Herzog's unique approach to documentary filmmaking, challenging traditional notions of the genre. It delves into Herzog's conviction that "poetic, ecstatic truth" can be reached through fabrication and imagination, a perspective seemingly at odds with documentary tenets. The analysis examines over twenty-five of his films, including "Lessons of Darkness" and "Grizzly Man." It argues for understanding documentary films through the lens of performance. The work expands cinema studies by offering a new perspective on Herzog's significant oeuvre.

Who it's for

• Students and scholars of film studies.
• Fans of Werner Herzog's cinematic work.
• Readers interested in documentary theory and practice.

Key features

• Format: Hardback
• Publisher: NBN International
• Year: 2012
• Pages: 336
• ISBN: 9780816677634
• Series: Visible Evidence #27