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Fata Morgana

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Shot under extreme conditions and inspired by Mayan creation theory, the film contemplates the illusion of reality and the possibility of capturing for the camera something which is not there. It is about the mirages of nature—and the nature of mirage.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 1972-02-01

Runtime: 76 mins

Director: Werner Herzog

Spoken language: Deutsch

Genres: Documentary

Original title: Fata Morgana

Production Companies: Werner Herzog Filmproduktion

Production Countries: Germany

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