La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe (1977): Cast
La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe is a 1977 documentary starring Werner Herzog as Narrator (voice), Edward Lachman and Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein. It runs 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 31 min
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe About?
The premise of La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe without spoilers.
Herzog travels to Guadeloupe’s volcanic island after learning that La Soufrière is set to erupt. While authorities have evacuated the population, a solitary elderly resident chooses to remain. Herzog and his crew film his quiet routine, his reflections on death, and the tension of awaiting an inevitable catastrophe.
La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- person versus nature
- year 1976
- seismic activity
- fearlessness
- caribbean sea
- aerial camera shot
- guadeloupe
- evacuation
- abandoned town
- tropical forest
- steam
- poisonous gas
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- reference to the 1902 eruption of mount pelee
- fatalism
- volcano
- new german cinema
- desertion
- recklessness
- pursuit of danger
- mother earth
La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe Cast & Characters
Werner Herzog leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with Edward Lachman and Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein.
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Werner Herzog as Narrator (voice) - Edward Lachman as themselves
- Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein as themselves
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La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe, each answered in a sentence.
How long is La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe?
La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe runs 31 minutes.
When was La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe released?
La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe was released on October 1, 1977.
Who is in the cast of La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe?
La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe stars Werner Herzog as Narrator (voice), Edward Lachman and Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein.
Does La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe have a post-credit scene?
No. La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe in?
The original language of La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe is German.
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