Principal cast
Klaus Kinski, Helena Rojo, Del Negro, Ruy Guerra and Peter Berling
Film 198 of 498 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 198 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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Start the example →Full cast
Full cast
- Klaus KinskiCharacter: Don Lope de Aguirre
- Helena RojoCharacter: Inés de Atienza
- Del NegroCharacter: Brother Gaspar de Carvajal
- Ruy GuerraCharacter: Don Pedro de Ursúa
- Peter BerlingCharacter: Don Fernando de Guzmán
- Cecilia RiveraCharacter: Flores, Aguirre's Daughter
- Daniel AdesCharacter: Perucho
- Edward RolandCharacter: Okello
- Alexandra Cheves
- Armando PolanahCharacter: Armando
- Daniel Farfán
- Julio E. Martínez
Full crew
Full crew
- Werner HerzogCredits: Director, Producer, Writer
- Herbert PraschCredits: Sound Designer
- Thomas MauchCredits: Director of Photography
- Beate Mainka-JellinghausCredits: Editor
- Popol VuhCredits: Original Music Composer
- Hans PrescherCredits: Producer
- Martje GrohmannCredits: Production Assistant
- Georg HagmüllerCredits: Production Assistant
- Miguel VázquezCredits: Special Effects
- Juvenal HerreraCredits: Special Effects
- Ina FritscheCredits: Production Assistant
- René LechleitnerCredits: Production Assistant
- Wolf StipetićCredits: Production Manager
- Bob OliverCredits: Sound Recordist
- Lucki StipetićCredits: Line Producer, Production Manager
- Daniel CaminoCredits: Co-Producer
- Francisco JoánCredits: Second Unit Cinematographer
- Ovidio OreCredits: Camera Operator
- Gustavo Cerff ArbulúCredits: Assistant Director, Location Manager
- Orlando MacchiavelloCredits: Second Unit Cinematographer
- Walter SaxerCredits: Production Manager
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