Of Walking In Ice
Munich - Paris: 23 November - 14 December, 1974
(Author) Werner HerzogA poetic meditation on life and death, by one of the most renowned and respected film-makers and intellectuals of our time. In November 1974, when Werner Herzog was told that his mentor Lotte Eisner, the film-maker and critic, was dying in Paris, he set off to walk there from Munich, âe~in full faith, believing that she would stay alive if I came on footâe(tm). Along the way he recorded what he saw, how he felt, and what he experienced, from the physical discomfort of the journey to moments of rapture. It is a remarkable narrative âe" part pilgrimage, part meditation, and a confrontation between a great German Romantic imagination and the contemporary world. This edition of the book is being published for the first time as a classic piece of proto-psychogeography, to coincide with the fortieth anniversary of the legendary directorâe(tm)s walk.
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog is a German film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his unique and provocative style. He has created numerous acclaimed films, including "Aguirre, the Wrath of God," "Fitzcarraldo," and "Grizzly Man." Herzog is known for his intense, often surreal storytelling and his ability to capture the complexities of human nature in his work. He has made a significant impact on the documentary genre, blurring the lines between fact and fiction. One of his most famous works is "Fitzcarraldo," which tells the story of a man's obsession with bringing opera to the Amazon rainforest. Herzog's contributions to literature include his ability to challenge conventional storytelling methods and explore the depths of the human experience in ways that are both profound and unsettling.
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