Fitzcarraldo

Name: Fitzcarraldo
Released: 1982-03-02T00:00:00-05:00

PG 1982 Adventure, Drama · 2h 37m

Fitzcarraldo is a dreamer who plans to build an opera house in Iquitos, in the Peruvian Amazon, so, in order to finance his project, he embarks on an epic adventure to collect rubber, a very profitable product, in a remote and unexplored region of the rainforest.

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About Fitzcarraldo

Imagine an opera house rising amidst the dense foliage of the Amazon. That's the dream of Fitzcarraldo, a man consumed by the desire to bring the grandeur of European opera to the remote Peruvian city of Iquitos. Driven by this singular vision, Fitzcarraldo embarks on an audacious and perilous expedition to amass the fortune needed to realize his ambition. His plan: to navigate uncharted waters, exploit a lucrative rubber trade in a far-flung region of the rainforest. This involves an almost unbelievable feat of engineering: transporting a massive steamboat over a mountain, a challenge that tests the limits of human endurance and the boundaries of sanity. Fitzcarraldo's quest is a testament to the intoxicating power of dreams, and a stark portrayal of the clash between ambition and the untamed forces of nature.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by the visionary Werner Herzog, 'Fitzcarraldo' features a powerful cast, led by Klaus Kinski as the titular Brian Sweeney Fitzcarraldo, a man driven by an almost insane passion for opera. Claudia Cardinale portrays Molly, his supportive and pragmatic lover. Jos Lewgoy plays Don Aquilino, a rubber baron. Miguel ngel Fuentes appears as Cholo, and Paul Hittscher features as Captain Orinoco Paul. Huerequeque Enrique Bohrquez embodies the Chief of the Campa Indians. Herzog masterfully directs his cast, drawing out intense and compelling performances that perfectly capture the spirit of the film.

What people like about Fitzcarraldo

Critics have lauded 'Fitzcarraldo' for its stunning visuals, its ambitious scope, and its unflinching portrayal of human obsession. Many have praised Klaus Kinski's intense and unforgettable performance, as well as Herzog's masterful direction. The film's exploration of the clash between civilization and nature, and the sheer audacity of its production, have also been widely commended. Viewers especially appreciated the realism in the movie, a result of the director's decision to use real equipment and locations for filming.

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Movie Score

76%

Released

January 1, 1982

Director

Werner Herzog

Cast

Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, José Lewgoy, Miguel Ángel Fuentes, Paul Hittscher, Huerequeque Enrique Bohórquez

Genre

Adventure, Drama

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