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At the Venice Film Festival, Francis Ford Coppola honored Werner Herzog, praising his limitless creativity, as Herzog received an honorary Golden Lion for his contributions to cinema, highlighting their long-standing friendship and Herzog's ongoing filmmaking achievements.
Werner Herzog, known for his wit and blunt commentary, watched the first 30 minutes of Greta Gerwig's Barbie and described it as "sheer hell," sparking speculation about whether he was critiquing the movie itself or its depiction of Barbieland. His comments have generated attention and potential marketing material for the film.
Director Werner Herzog shared his suspicion that the world of "Barbie" could be "sheer hell" after watching only 30 minutes of Greta Gerwig's film, prompting Piers Morgan to advise against watching the rest. This follows Oliver Stone's viral criticism of the movie, which he later apologized for after watching it and appreciating its originality and themes. "Barbie" has been nominated for eight Oscars, including best picture.
Werner Herzog shared his initial thoughts on "Barbie" during a segment on "Piers Morgan: Uncensored," suggesting that the film might be "sheer hell." However, he admitted to only watching the first half hour and expressed a desire to see the entire 154-minute runtime before forming a definitive opinion. Herzog's comments sparked enthusiasm from Morgan, who also found the film to be "hell" after watching it in full. The director's stance mirrors that of Oliver Stone, who initially criticized the movie but later praised its originality and themes after viewing it. Despite mixed opinions, "Barbie" received eight Oscar nominations, including a Best Picture nod.
Renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog, known for his adventurous and unconventional approach to filmmaking, reveals that he rarely dreams, feeling the absence of dreams like a void in the morning. Despite his imaginative and extraordinary experiences, Herzog admits to dreaming only once or twice a year, and even those dreams are mundane, such as having a sandwich for lunch. In an exclusive interview, he discusses his lack of dreams and reflects on how he fills the void with poetry, films, images, dialogue, and occasional wild acts.
Renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog, known for his independent and unconventional approach to filmmaking, has released a new memoir titled "Every Man for Himself and God Against All." In the memoir, Herzog reflects on his prolific career spanning over five decades, sharing stories of his childhood in post-World War II Germany, his travels, and his unique visions that have shaped his films. Herzog discusses his commitment to following his own creative path and his sense of duty as a filmmaker. Now 81, Herzog continues to create films and explore new territories in his work.