Aguirre The Wrath of God (1972) 4K UHD (BFI)

[MifuneFan]

Finalized extras:

• 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
• Mark Kermode introduces Aguirre, The Wrath of God (2024, 3 mins)
• Feature-length audio commentary with Werner Herzog for both Aguirre, The Wrath of God and Fata Morgana
• A Raft of Troubles: Herzog, Kinski and the Art of Darkness (2025, 19 mins): newly recorded video essay by Nic Wassell on the relationship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski
• The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz (1967, 16 mins): symbolic drama about four young men hiding from an imagined enemy
• Last Words (1968, 13 mins): short film about the last man to leave a former leper colony
• Precautions Against Fanatics (1969, 11 mins): short satire about horse-racing enthusiasts
• Fata Morgana (1971, 77 mins): hallucinatory film exploring mirages and the Mayan creation myth
• Original theatrical trailer
• Stills gallery
• Original mono audio (German and English)
• Alternative 5.1 Surround audio (German)
• **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Illustrated booklet featuring new writing on the film by Geoff Andrew, together with essays by Laurie Johnson, Kim Heaney, and Richard Combs

Original for comparison:

Extras

• 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
• Original mono audio (German and English)
• Feature-length audio commentary with Werner Herzog for both Aguirre, the Wrath of God and Fata Morgana
• The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz (1967, 16 mins): symbolic drama about four young men hiding from an imagined enemy
• Last Words (1968, 13 mins): short film about the last man to leave a former leper colony
• Precautions Against Fanatics (1969, 11 mins): short satire about horse-racing enthusiasts
• Fata Morgana (1971, 77 mins): hallucinatory film exploring mirages and the Mayan creation myth
• Original theatrical trailer
• Stills gallery
• Alternative 5.1 Surround

[oddbox83]

Cool. I was happy with a simple extras port, so getting new extras is a nice cherry on top.

[Togusa]

Rarewaves sent my copy today, I forgot that it was release in August, I was expecting it in September, so I am very happy, I love those Herzog/ Kinski movies.

[oddbox83]

Mine on it's way too.

[Fjodor2000]

Originally Posted by Togusa

I love those Herzog/ Kinski movies.

I really liked Aguirre TWoG. Which other Herzog movies would you recommend?

[Togusa]

Originally Posted by Fjodor2000

I really liked Aguirre TWoG. Which other Herzog movies would you recommend?

Fitzcarraldo is m'y favorite, but there is no 4k yet, but you can preorder Nosferatu already with BFI, also in 4k.

[Querelle]

I would be all over this if it came with a Blu-ray copy. (Not opposed to grabbing 4K stuff for future-proofing/aspirational investment but not using the format at this time [I believe there are others in this demographic]) Was already planning on grabbing the Shout but prefer the art and overall package of this release

[RossyG]

Originally Posted by Querelle

I would be all over this if it came with a Blu-ray copy. (Not opposed to grabbing 4K stuff for future-proofing/aspirational investment but not using the format at this time [I believe there are others in this demographic]) Was already planning on grabbing the Shout but prefer the art and overall package of this release

You could just get the regular Blu-ray.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aguirre-Wra...s%2C103&sr=8-1

[Lope de Aguirre]

Originally Posted by Fjodor2000

I really liked Aguirre TWoG. Which other Herzog movies would you recommend?

Nosferatu is a good next film.

Then follow up with the other Herzog/Kinski films (Fitzcarraldo, Cobra Verda + Woyzeck).

(But there are lots of intersting one. "Heart of Glass", "The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser", "Stroszek", "Signs of Life", "My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done?", "Lessons of Darkness", "The Wild Blue Yonder"...)

[oddbox83]

Opinions vary, but some like Enigma are some of my favourites. Cobra Verde on the other hand was hard work for me, I'm sure the behind the scenes Kinski-shaped turmoil informed the final film... Herzog could only work miracles for so long I suppose, and 1980s Kinski was at the height of his most difficult to work with period by many accounts.

For non-narrative Herzog films, Land of Silence and Darkness is one of the best documentaries ever made.

[Jackie Scanlon]

I'm a moderate Herzog obsessive so I love pretty much everything he's done (the only ones I don't like at all are Even Dwarves Started Small and Salt and Fire, which is f'ing abysmal), but my absolute top tier favourites are Fitzcarraldo (which is also one of my favourite films of all time) and The Enigma Of Kaspar Hauser.

[ste71]

Amazon just delivered my copy, will watch later this evening

[PulsatingBrain]

Would love to know from anyone that has the Shout Factory and this release how the actual scan etc of the film compares.

I realise the special features vary. Just I have the BFI Herzog bluray box set, so I have the majority of these on that already. I already have the Shout Factory 4k release which i think is very good. It would only be a big jump in quality of the actual movie (scan etc) that would persuade me to double dip and get this version.

[PullBackCamera]

Originally Posted by Jackie Scanlon

Salt and Fire, which is f'ing abysmal

Right! For a director of Herzog's quality to have made such an absolutely stinking PoS really tests ones faith in humanity, a film that should be avoided at all costs.

Originally Posted by PulsatingBrain

Would love to know from anyone that has the Shout Factory and this release how the actual scan etc of the film compares.

Seconded. The Shout is a strong release already, so it'll take some convincing to get me to buy this. Annoying that BFI were so slow off the mark.

Originally Posted by Fjodor2000

I really liked Aguirre TWoG. Which other Herzog movies would you recommend?

Fitzcarraldo. Stroszek, Enigma of Kaspar Hauser. Little Dieter Needs to Fly, Lessons of Darkness.

[Lope de Aguirre]

Hmm. With the second viewing I rather enjoyed "Salt and Fire" (2016).
It's not one of the stronger Herzog films but it has it's moments.

From his 21st century films I love "The Wild Blue Yonder" (2005) and "My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done?" (2009).

Also "Bad Lieutenant" (2009) and "Queen of the Desert" (2015) are imo easily stronger than Salt and Fire but that doesn't mean it is terrible in my eyes.


"Even Dwarfs Started Small" (1970) is imo even a strong film but there is especially one scene of animal cruelty that destroys my enjoyment of this bold and artsy early Herzog outing a lot.

[ste71]

I watched this last night and the PQ was stunning.

[Togusa]

I got today, really excited to revisit it.

[kyleoz]

Anyone have a photo of the packaging?

[hipsofjw]

Disc Title: Aguirre The Wrath of God
Disc Label: AGUIRRE THE WRATH OF GOD
Disc Size: 98,524,794,826 bytes
Protection: AACS2
Playlist: 00000.MPLS
Size: 74,100,747,072 bytes
Length: 01:34:26.541
Total Bitrate: 104.62 Mbps
Video: MPEG-H HEVC Video / 89,089 kbps / 2160p / 24 fps / 16:9 / Main 10 @ Level 5.1 @ High / 4:2:0 / 10 bits / HDR10 / Limited Range / BT.2020 / PQ / BT.2020 non-constant / Mastering display color primaries: BT.2020 / Mastering display luminance: min: 0.0001 cd/m2, max: 1000.0000 cd/m2 / Maximum Content Light Level: 723 cd / m2 / Maximum Frame-Average Light Level: 256 cd/m2
* Video: MPEG-H HEVC Video / 105 kbps / 1080p / 24 fps / 16:9 / Main 10 @ Level 5.1 @ High / 4:2:0 / 10 bits / Dolby Vision / Limited Range / BT.2020 / PQ / BT.2020 non-constant / Mastering display color primaries: BT.2020 / Mastering display luminance: min: 0.0001 cd/m2, max: 1000.0000 cd/m2
Audio: German / LPCM Audio / 1.0 / 48 kHz / 1152 kbps / 24-bit
Audio: German / DTS-HD Master Audio / 5.1 / 48 kHz / 3661 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit)
* Audio: English / LPCM Audio / 1.0 / 48 kHz / 1152 kbps / 24-bit
Audio: English / LPCM Audio / 1.0 / 48 kHz / 1152 kbps / 24-bit
Subtitle: English / 17.66 kbps

[Jack_Belicec]

HMV have just taken payment for my order of Aguirre.