Werner Herzog's Aguirre, Wrath of God Heading Back to UK Cinemas

Newly restored, German director Werner Herzog's classic film Aguirre, Wrath of God, starring starring Klaus Kinski, Ruy Guerra, Allejandro Repulles, and Helena Rojo, is heading back to UK cinemas. The British Film Institute has released a trailer for the new restoration.

In the mid-16th century, after annihilating the Incan empire, Gonzalo Pizarro (Repulles) leads his army of conquistadors over the Andes into the heart of the most savage environment on earth in search of the fabled City of Gold, El Dorado. As the soldiers battle starvation, Indians, the forces of nature, and each other, Don Lope de Aguirre (Kinski) "The Wrath Of God," is consumed with visions of conquering all of South America and revolts, leading his own army down a treacherous river on a doomed quest into oblivion. Featuring a seething, controlled performance from Kinski, this masterpiece from director Werner Herzog is an unforgettable portrait of madness and power.

The British Film Institute is also planning a Dual Format edition of Aguirre, Wrath of God, which will be part of their upcoming Werner Herzog Collection.