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Burden of Dreams

Year1982
Running time95 min
Directed byLes Blank
Made inUnited States
See it on en.wikipedia.org

At a glance

Burden of Dreams is a 1982 making-of documentary directed and produced by Les Blank. It recounts the troubled production of Werner Herzog's 1982 film Fitzcarraldo, with filming taking place on location in Peru. The documentary runs for 95 minutes and is in English. It is listed as a United States documentary. Rather than presenting a general account of filmmaking, it focuses on the difficulties surrounding one production and its work in Peru. That specific subject may interest viewers exploring documentary filmmaking, Herzog's Fitzcarraldo, or films about the process of making a movie. Blank's dual role as director and producer and the film's concise feature-length runtime are useful details for choosing it for personal viewing or a class discussion.

Who it is for

It suits viewers interested in filmmaking and the production of Fitzcarraldo, as well as students discussing documentary portrayals of movie production.

What is good

  • Recounts the production of Fitzcarraldo
  • Directed and produced by Les Blank
  • Filming took place in Peru
  • Runs for 95 minutes

What to know first

  • Released in 1982
  • Focuses on one film production

Verdict

Burden of Dreams gives its attention to the troubled making of Fitzcarraldo. Its defined production focus makes it a clear pick for viewers interested in film-making processes.

Details

Year
1982wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
95 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Les Blankwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
United Stateswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0083702wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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