Aguirre, the Wrath of God [Aguirre der Zorn Gottes]

Vienna: Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, 1972. Vintage German A1 poster for the 1972 film.

Herzog's film is notorious for both its style and its eventful production, in which Kinski fired a gun, accidentally injuring a crew member, and Herzog ostensibly stole a group of monkeys due to ship to the US to use in the famous monkey scene. Despite the chaotic and often contentious production period, the film immediately achieved cult status upon its release. Visually striking with minimal narrative and dialogue, it follows deranged Spanish soldier Lope se Aguirre's search for the legendary gold city, El Dorado.

Shot on location in Peru.

23 x 33 inches, folded. Small manuscript notation to the verso, else Near Fine. A vivid, bright poster.

Newman, Kim, Nightmare Movies: Horror On Screen Since the 1960s US.

BFI. Ebert I. Rosenbaum 1000.

[Book #140003]