UK TV - Tonight - HERZOG

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BBC4:

8.00pm Fitzcarraldo (PG) (FILM) 1982
Werner Herzog's acclaimed fact-based drama chronicling the story of 19th-century Irishman Brian Fitzgerald, who set out on a journey into the South American jungle where he planned to build an opera house — an ambitious scheme that required hauling a 300-ton steam ship over a mountain. Herzog's stunning portrait of obsession is arguably his finest work. Starring Klaus Kinski and Claudia Cardinale. Part of Werner Herzog night (888)

10.30pm Aguirre, the Wrath of God (PG) (FILM) 1972
An obsessive 16th-century Spanish conquistador leads an expedition across the Andes to search for the fabled Seven Cities of Gold. Intense German drama, starring Klaus Kinski, Ruy Guerra and Helena Rojo. Directed by Werner Herzog. Part of Werner Herzog night

12.05am Imagine
Alan Yentob travels to Los Angeles to meet acclaimed director, screenwriter and producer Werner Herzog. The pair discuss Herzog's career to date, including films such as Rescue Dawn, Grizzly Man and Fitzcarraldo — one of several projects that saw him working with eccentric actor Klaus Kinski. They also talk about what the future might hold for a man known to be uncompromising in his search for the truth. Part of Werner Herzog night (888)