| The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner | |
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| Written by | Werner Herzog |
| Directed by | Werner Herzog |
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| Narrated by | Werner Herzog |
| Music by | Popol Vuh |
| Country of origin | West Germany |
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| Producer | Werner Herzog |
| Cinematography | Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein |
| Editor | Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
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| Budget | DEM 72.000 (estimated) |
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| Release | 1974 |
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The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner (German: Die große Ekstase des Bildschnitzers Steiner) is a 1974 documentary film by German filmmaker Werner Herzog. It is about Walter Steiner, a celebrated ski jumper of his era who worked as a carpenter for his full-time occupation. Showcased is Steiner's quest for a world record in ski flying, as well as the dangers involved in the sport. Herzog has considered it one of his "most important films."[1]
- ^ Herzog, Werner (2001). Herzog on Herzog. Faber and Faber. ISBN 978-0-571-20708-4.