Synopsis
Shot under extreme conditions and inspired by Mayan creation theory, the film contemplates the illusion of reality and the possibility of capturing for the camera something which is not there. It is about the mirages of nature—and the nature of mirage.
Key facts
Original language
German
Production companies
Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
Filming locations
Canary Islands, Tanzania
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Thessaloniki Film Festival 2009 generic
- Telluride Film Festival 1975 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1971 generic
- New York Film Festival 1971 generic
Titles
| Original title | Fata Morgana | German |
| Alternate title | The Mirage |
Versions & editions
| Original version (German) |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
