Principal cast
Klaus Kinski as Don Lope de Aguirre, Helena Rojo as Inés de Atienza, Del Negro as Brother Gaspar de Carvajal, Ruy Guerra as Don Pedro de Ursúa, and Peter Berling as Don Fernando de Guzmán
Film 178 of 244 on the Screen Path
Aguirre, the Wrath of God
A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness.
About the film
Aguirre, the Wrath of God at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1972 film at stop 178 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
A few decades after the destruction of the Inca Empire, a Spanish expedition led by the infamous Aguirre leaves the mountains of Peru and goes down the Amazon River in search of the lost city of El Dorado. When great difficulties arise, Aguirre’s men start to wonder whether their quest will lead them to prosperity or certain death.
Key craft credits
Thomas Mauch (director of photography), Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus (editor), and Popol Vuh (original music composer)
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Release
- 1972-12-29
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Genres
- History, Adventure, and Drama
- Country
- Germany and PE
- Quiz
- 50 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 50 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
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