Documentary / Biography / Sports
West Germany,
1974, 45 min
Directed by:
Werner HerzogScreenplay:
Werner HerzogCinematography:
Jörg Schmidt-ReitweinComposer:
Popol VuhCast:
Werner HerzogPlots(1)
Filmmaking and ski jumping are both death-defying professions. In 1972 and 1977 Steiner was the world ski-flying champion and an Olympic Gold winner. Steiner is the quintessential Herzogian, an obsessed, super-confident hero, but he is someone who knows his limits. (MUBI)
Cast
Werner Herzog
German Empire
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