r/Documentaries • u/AutoModerator • 2d ago

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u/TorgoLebowski 1d ago

"My Best Fiend" (1999)

If you are interested in film (and even if you're not), this is a fascinating look at the collaboration of the great German director Werner Herzog and the explosive actor Klaus Kinski. Herzog is endlessly quotable and insightful, and both figures are intense forces of nature in terms of their personalities, and when you throw them together in very difficult film shoots (esp. 'Aguirre' and 'Fitzcarraldo'), the sparks fly!

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u/ban_meagainlol 1d ago

Been wanting to watch this movie since I saw Aguirre and the burden of dreams which is also a great documentary. Kinski seemed like a real monster to have to work with or interact with in any way (look up his accusations from his daughter if you want proof of how horrible he was), but no doubt he played in important role in shaping Herzog's career.