Review of Burden of Dreams (1982) by Anthony S — 15 Sep 2007

A spectacular look into the mind and work of Warner Herzog as he films Fitzcarraldo.

This review of Burden of Dreams (1982) was written by Anthony S on 15 Sep 2007.

Burden of Dreams has generally received very positive reviews.

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