Les Blank's riveting documentary focuses on the utter chaos surrounding the filming of Werner Herzog's epic, Fitzcarraldo in the jungles of South America. Whether having to replace his entire cast, attempting to drag a 320-ton steamer over a small mountain or trying to deal with totally insane actor Klaus Kinski, Herzog reveals an unwavering obsession to finish his film.

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