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Lessons of Darkness

1992·Movie
54min
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes100%91%

Where to watch

PhiloThe RokuKanopyFandorShout! Factory TV

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Lessons of Darkness fingerprint

Stunning style, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle8
  • Tension4
  • Violence3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos7
  • Wonder6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

War, society, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction9
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Intrigue5

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Sound Centrality9

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacingGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Shortly after the Gulf War, oil fires were raging all through Kuwait. In the week before this sea of fire would be extinguished, Werner Herzog filmed this apocalyptic landscape with its murky skies, scorched earth and capricious flames.
Post-War LandscapePhilosophical DocumentaryApocalyptic VisualsMeditative & SomberEnvironmental CommentaryStunning CinematographyAbstract & PoeticHumanity's ImpactUnsettling Beauty

Crew

Directed by:
Werner Herzog
Written by:
Werner Herzog
Produced by:
Werner Herzog, Paul Berriff, Lucki Stipetić
Composed by:
Arvo Pärt, Manfred Arbter, Nainita Desai

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Lessons of Darkness

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lessons of Darkness legally?

PhiloThe RokuKanopyFandorShout! Factory TVPlexCineverseShout! Factory

Lessons of Darkness is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandor, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lessons of Darkness worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91/100 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lessons of Darkness rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Lessons of Darkness?

0 h 54 min

Lessons of Darkness runs 0 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lessons of Darkness?

Critics100
Audiences85

Not quite. Critics rate Lessons of Darkness higher (100) than audiences (85). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Lessons of Darkness in?

GermanArabic

It was made in German, with some Arabic. Produced in France, United Kingdom, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Lessons of Darkness?

10ATCACHDEDKFINLNOSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lessons of Darkness in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.