Review of Burden of Dreams (1982) by Max K — 30 Apr 2010
In the late 1970s, director Werner Herzog only furthered his reputation as an insanely innovative director to the millionth degree when he set out to make his twenty-fourth film, Fitzcarraldo. After funds, lives and miles of morale were lost, the end product was a success and is now considered one of the great films of all time.
Not only that, but what Burden of Dreams reveals is one of the greatest stories ever told about filmmaking. Fitzcarraldo and its making-of documentary is a must-see for any budding filmmaker; Burden of Dreams shows the positives, the negatives and the mysteries of what the filmmaking process is like.
It will leave you tense, amazed and doubtful, much like the crew involved with making the film. By the end, however, we are satisfied, for we know that both films breath life as parables for personal struggle and determination at all cost.
A true wonder.
This review of Burden of Dreams (1982) was written by Max K on 30 Apr 2010.
Burden of Dreams has generally received very positive reviews.
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