Into the Inferno
Werner Herzog captures the eruptions of Mount Merapi in Indonesia while examining the cultural beliefs of local communities impacted by the volcano.
“What we worship can destroy us”
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Werner Herzog captures the eruptions of Mount Merapi in Indonesia while examining the cultural beliefs of local communities impacted by the volcano.
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Mount Merapi in Indonesia erupts, sending ash and lava into the sky. Werner Herzog captures these volcanic events alongside the cultural practices of local communities. The film features interviews with residents who express their beliefs and fears about the volcanoes that shape their lives. It presents stunning visuals of lava flows and eruptions, while also examining the spiritual significance of these natural forces. "Into the Inferno" runs for 107 minutes and includes perspectives from various cultures around the world.
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The GuardianIn an unnerving documentary, images of throbbing magma are spliced with stories of the people living with the threat of spectacularly destructive eruptions.
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