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Lessons of Darkness (1992)

Movie ★ 7.9 54 min

War Documentary TV Movie

Shortly after the Gulf War, oil fires were raging all through Kuwait. In the week before this sea of fire would be extinguished, Werner Herzog filmed this apocalyptic landscape with its murky skies, scorched earth and capricious flames.

Werner Herzog Director Werner Herzog Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 21, 1992
Runtime
54 min
IMDb
tt0104706
Language
,

Themes

Cast

Werner Herzog Werner Herzog Self - Narrator (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lessons of Darkness about?
Shortly after the Gulf War, oil fires were raging all through Kuwait. In the week before this sea of fire would be extinguished, Werner Herzog filmed this apocalyptic landscape with its murky skies, scorched earth and capricious flames.
Who directed Lessons of Darkness?
Lessons of Darkness was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in Lessons of Darkness?
Lessons of Darkness stars Werner Herzog.
When was Lessons of Darkness released?
Lessons of Darkness is a 1992 war, documentary, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Lessons of Darkness?
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