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A captivating and insightful exploration into one of the true titans in cinemas, WERNER HERZOG: RADICAL DREAMER, written and directed by filmmaker Thomas von Steinaecker, presents a comprehensive portrait of an iconic artist of our time. This is the first and only documentary film on the legendary auteur Werner Herzog and co-produced with Oscar®-nominated and Emmy-winning production company, Spring Films and German studio, 3B-Produktion. With exclusive behind-the-scenes access into Herzog’s everyday life, rare and never-before-seen archival materials, and in-depth interviews with the man himself and celebrated collaborators, we are given an exciting glimpse into his process and personal life. The film boasts insightful interviews with Herzog collaborators and Hollywood luminaries, including Christian Bale, Lena Herzog, Nicole Kidman, Joshua Oppenheimer, Robert Pattinson, Patti Smith, Carl Weathers, Wim Wenders, and Chloé Zhao, among other notables.