01 Jan 1999
The Mythology of Star Wars
George Lucas discusses how Joseph Campbell and his concept of the Monomyth (aka the Hero's Journey) and other concepts from mythology and religion shaped the Star Wars saga.
My Best Fiend
A film that describes the love-hate relationship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski, the deep trust between the director and the actor, and their independently and simultaneously hatched plans to murder one another.
Top Billed Cast
Klaus Kinski Self (archive footage)
Claudia Cardinale Self
Eva Mattes Self
Baron van der Recke Self
Bill Pence Self
Baronin van der Recke Self
Guillermo Ríos Self (archive footage)
Andrés Vicente Self (archive footage)
Justo González Self (also archive footage)
Benino Moreno Placido Self (also archive footage)
Paul Hittscher Self (archive footage)
Mick Jagger Self (archive footage)
Jason Robards Self (archive footage)
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