Salient. Victoria University Student Newspaper. Volume 39, Number 18, July 26, 1976.
Aguirre, The Wrath of God
Aguirre, The Wrath of God
A film packed with political fire, as a group of mutinous conquistadors travel on hopeless one-way journey in search of El Dorado somewhere in South America.
The church was exposed for what it really is - an agent for the most obnoxious crimes throughout history - and in this case aiding bloodthirsty colonists whose guns and whips are still being felt throughout South America today.
A magnificent film with great power. Visually it was unlike anything I have seen before. The most beautiful film in the festival. Directed by Werner Hertzog.