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Al borde del abismo: la aventura peruana de Werner Herzog 2026

Documentary 72 min

Al borde del abismo visits the locations in the Peruvian jungle where Werner Herzog filmed Aguirre, The Wrath of God (1972) and Fitzcarraldo (1982), exploring the origins and legacy of these two major productions through testimonies, photographs, and archival footage.

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Martín LienhardDirector
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