Werner Herzog

World Renowned, Multi Award-Winning Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor & Author

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Werner Herzog Biography

Werner Herzog, a multifaceted German artist, has made significant contributions to cinema, literature, and even opera. With a filmmaking career spanning over six decades, Herzog has written, produced, and directed more than 60 films and documentaries, among which Aguirre, the Wrath of God, The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser, and Fitzcarraldo stand out as some of the most notable. In addition, he has published over a dozen books of prose, demonstrating his adeptness with the written word. Herzog's films often delve into the complex relationships between individuals and their dreams and individuals and the natural world, exploring these themes through a unique, improvisational filmmaking style.

Herzog's exceptional work has not gone unnoticed. In 2009, Time magazine recognized him as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He has garnered numerous awards throughout his career, including the prestigious Film Society Directing Award at the 2006 San Francisco International Film Festival and the Alfred P. Sloan Prize at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival for his film Grizzly Man. His commitment to his craft extends beyond his own work as he has often contributed to the development of other filmmakers by casting local people in his films and founding the Rogue Film School in 2009.

The breadth of Herzog's experience extends beyond the realm of filmmaking. His life, filled with adventurous undertakings such as walking from Munich to Paris to prevent a friend's death and surviving a shooting during an interview, offers a rich tapestry of experiences that inform his unique viewpoint. His move to Los Angeles in the late 1990s symbolizes his embrace of new landscapes and experiences, as reflected in his films. Moreover, he is multilingual, with proficiency in English, French, Greek, and Spanish, and literacy in Latin and Ancient Greek, further expanding his ability to engage with diverse audiences. Herzog's vast body of work, combined with his diverse interests and experiences, underscores his value as a speaker, providing him with a wealth of unique insights to share with his audience.

In 2023, Herzog published his memoir "Every Man for Himself and God Against All," where he tells the story of his life and his legendary artistic career in film. He details growing up and fleeing Nazi Germany, living in poverty without the knowledge of cinema until he was 11 years old, and his struggles starting in the industry.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/21/2024.

Werner Herzog Videos

  • Werner Herzog Explains His Fascination With Insanity
    Werner Herzog discusses the theme of insanity spanning throughout his career, from moving a ship over a mountain in Peru, to meeting a man studying...
  • Werner Herzog on Nicolas Cage, Testing His Own Stunts and His Memoir
    Werner Herzog discusses the astonishing true stories from his memoir, Every Man for Himself and God Against All, writing a script in two-and-a-half...
  • 10 Questions for Werner Herzog

Werner Herzog Books

  • Every Man for Himself and God Against All: A Memoir
    Every Man for Himself and God Against All: A Memoir
  • Caminhar no Gelo
    Caminhar no Gelo
  • Eroberung des Nutzlosen
    Eroberung des Nutzlosen
  • Conquest of the Useless: Reflections from the Making of Fitzcarraldo
    Conquest of the Useless: Reflections from the Making of Fitzcarraldo
  • The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call: New Orleans
    The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call: New Orleans
  • Werner Herzog - of Walking in Ice: Munich - Paris 23 November - 14 December 1974 (SIGNED)
    Werner Herzog - of Walking in Ice: Munich - Paris 23 November - 14 December 1974 (SIGNED)

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Werner Herzog is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Werner Herzog for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Werner Herzog generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Seth McFarlane, Ken Burns, Robert Rodriguez, Jordan Peele and Nicolas Cage. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Werner Herzog for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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