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Fata Morgana (1972)

Movie ★ 6.5 76 min

Documentary

Shot under extreme conditions and inspired by Mayan creation theory, the film contemplates the illusion of reality and the possibility of capturing for the camera something which is not there. It is about the mirages of nature—and the nature of mirage.

Werner Herzog Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 1, 1972
Runtime
76 min
IMDb
tt0067085
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Cast

Lotte Eisner Narrator (voice) Wolfgang Bächler Wolfgang Bächler Narrator (voice) Manfred Eigendorf Narrator (voice) Günther W. Welpert Narrator (voice) Eugen des Montagnes James William Gledhill Wolfgang von Ungern-Sternberg

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fata Morgana about?
Shot under extreme conditions and inspired by Mayan creation theory, the film contemplates the illusion of reality and the possibility of capturing for the camera something which is not there. It is about the mirages of nature—and the nature of mirage.
Who directed Fata Morgana?
Fata Morgana was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in Fata Morgana?
Fata Morgana stars Lotte Eisner, Wolfgang Bächler, Manfred Eigendorf, Günther W. Welpert.
When was Fata Morgana released?
Fata Morgana is a 1972 documentary film.
Where can I watch Fata Morgana?
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