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Directed by Werner HerzogIn the 16th century, the ruthless Spanish conquistador Don Lope de Aguirre (Klaus Kinski) leads an expedition in Peru in search of El Dorado. Accompanied by his daughter Flores (Cecilia Rivera), Aguirre faces off against his superior, Don Pedro de Ursúa (Ruy Guerra), and grows increasingly volatile after seizing control of the group. As Aguirre presses deeper into the Amazonian jungle, he descends further into madness.
Film Series: All that Glitters
This film is presented in conjunction with the exhibition "Gold: Enduring Power, Sacred Craft," this series organized by Brian Jacobson, Professor of Visual Culture at Caltech, explores gold’s enduring power to attract, enchant, bewitch and beguile. The films illustrate how gold’s broad cultural significance has made it an appealing subject for filmmakers the world over. Each film begins with an introduction by Jacobson.
DETAILS:
This program is free with admission. No reservations needed. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the screening.
More info: https://www.nortonsimon.org/calendar/films-and-performances/film-series-all-that-glitters
[Image: Aguirre, the Wrath of God, New Yorker/Photofest, © New Yorker Films]
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