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Fata Morgana

1972·Movie
1h 16min
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–72%

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PhiloThe RokuKanopyFandorShout! Factory TV

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Fata Morgana fingerprint

Striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Wonder5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor

  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Faith and meaning

  • Ambiguity9
  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction9
  • Non-linear Narrative8
  • Intrigue6

Style

Standout visual style and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7

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About

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.
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Crew

Directed by:
Werner Herzog
Written by:
Werner Herzog
Produced by:
Werner Herzog, Walter Saxer, Joschi Arpa
Composed by:
Werner Herzog, Leonard Cohen, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Fata Morgana

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Where can I stream Fata Morgana legally?

PhiloThe RokuKanopyFandorShout! Factory TVPlexCineverseTubi TV

Fata Morgana 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 Fata Morgana worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Fata Morgana?

1 h 16 min

Fata Morgana runs 1 h 16 min.

What language is Fata Morgana in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Fata Morgana?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fata Morgana in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.