The White Diamond
At a glance
The White Diamond is a 2004 documentary film made and directed by Werner Herzog. It follows aeronautical engineer Graham Dorrington and his effort to fly an airship over Guyana’s forest canopy. Dorrington designed and built the craft in a teardrop shape, and the film depicts both the difficulties and successes of that undertaking. Alongside this story, the film illustrates aspects of aviation history. Its music was composed by Ernst Reijseger; that music was reused in Herzog’s 2005 film The Wild Blue Yonder. The film runs 88 minutes and is listed under aviation. It is a German production, with English and German listed as its languages. The release year is 2004.
Who it is for
This film suits viewers interested in aviation and the design and flight of an airship. It may also appeal to students exploring Werner Herzog’s documentary work.
What is good
- Focuses on aviation history and airship design
- Follows engineer Graham Dorrington’s Guyana flight plan
- 88-minute runtime
- English and German are listed languages
What to know first
- Includes both English and German language listings
Verdict
The White Diamond pairs an account of aviation with Dorrington’s planned airship flight over Guyana’s forest canopy. Its 88-minute runtime and aviation subject make it a clear option for viewers exploring engineering-focused documentaries.
Details
- Year
- 2004wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- 88 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Werner Herzogwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- Germanywikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Subjects
- aviationwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt0435776wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q3015372· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_White_Diamond· checked 2 Oct 2026