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January 24–February 2024
Presented in conjunction with the retrospective Infinite Horizons: The Films of Werner Herzog, this series focuses on six nonfiction works spanning the director’s iconoclastic career. These films embody Herzog’s identification with ordinary people compelled to explore and/or survive extreme settings, his respect for the natural world, and his pursuit of poetic “ecstatic truths.” The filmmaker’s disdain for both documentary objectivity and the passive observer role has profoundly influenced the contemporary documentary, while his screen persona, unexpectedly, has become so popular that it could be called a brand. The series is open to the general public; each film is presented with a brief introductory lecture and post-screening discussion.
We are delighted to welcome film critic and journalist Michael Fox, who will offer a short lecture before each film and lead the post-screening discussions. The duration of each event will be approximately 3:10–6:00 PM.