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Burden of Dreams 1982

Set in the Amazon rainforest in 1979, Werner Herzog’s crew for his film Fitzcarraldo confronts casting woes, conflicts with local tribes, dangerous accidents and countless logistical setbacks. Their ultimate challenge is hauling a massive steamboat up a mountain, a venture that showcases Herzog’s obsessive, near‑mad pursuit of his vision.

Set in the Amazon rainforest in 1979, Werner Herzog’s crew for his film Fitzcarraldo confronts casting woes, conflicts with local tribes, dangerous accidents and countless logistical setbacks. Their ultimate challenge is hauling a massive steamboat up a mountain, a venture that showcases Herzog’s obsessive, near‑mad pursuit of his vision.

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