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"Cobra Verde" (1987, Dir: Werner Herzog) w/ Ryder Canepa

"Cobra Verde" (1987, Dir: Werner Herzog) w/ Ryder Canepa

Update: 2025-11-14
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Werner Herzog deals in ecstatic truths. But are they truthful enough to deal with the brutal legacy of slavery and colonialism? We discuss COBRA VERDE, Herzog's last collaboration with Klaus Kinski, a movie about the slave trade and the little freaks who kept it running. Topics include: producing a shot with thousands of extras, Herzog and history, and, weirdly, Michael Haneke.

Watch the movie here or on Criterion, who are doing a big Herzog retrospective right now. Here is an article about the movie that was interesting that I dont necessarily 100% agree with. 

Matt's rec. Corbin's rec is in a weird release vortex right now but you'll be able to see it soon. Ryder recommends a food. Our next episode is about EDDINGTON. You can watch it on HBOMax if you're so inclined. Have a wonderful week!

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"Cobra Verde" (1987, Dir: Werner Herzog) w/ Ryder Canepa

"Cobra Verde" (1987, Dir: Werner Herzog) w/ Ryder Canepa