Werner Herzog, a multifaceted individual, was born in 1938 in Munich, Germany. His childhood and youth were spent in Bavaria, an area that continues to be a significant source of artistic inspiration for him to this day.
Throughout his career, Herzog has demonstrated a remarkable diversity in his artistic pursuits. He has composed pieces for the theater, written radio scripts, translated texts, and even ventured into painting and sculpture. His work is characterized by a distinctiveness that makes it challenging to categorize.
In the realm of cinema, Herzog's career is marked by an independent approach, often defined by a personalistic and provocative style that has left a lasting impact on his conceptual and avant-garde films. His works frequently critique the subjects they address, such as religion, society, and geographical settings that explore the human condition.
Herzog's films transcend the commercial sector, and he is widely followed by enthusiasts of original storytelling and those interested in film culture. His anarchist-surrealist films, although not widely known in Germany, have garnered significant attention, with one film, Das Gespenst (The Ghost),causing a scandal in 1983 due to its alleged blasphemous content.
As a prominent figure in the New German Cinema movement, Herzog drew inspiration from Achternbusch's story to create his film Heart of Glass.
