FITZCARRALDO ****

There is a film about the triumph of chimeras and that's him. In its topic, in his story, but also in its genesis and development, Fitzcarraldo is an affirmation of the omnipotence of dream, love a crazy vision above all, mastering the elements. For two and a half hours, Sweene Brian Fitzgerald (Klaus Kinski) imposes on others and Nature his plan to build an opera house in the heart of the Amazon.

Credo statement: " Only dreamers can move mountains". A notable calls it "conquistador of the useless" moniker entirely appropriate. With his head of dumbfounded pigeon and missionary illuminated Kinski is perfect in this role reminiscent of Aguirre, where he was the dictator of an empire to build. This time, no disappointment or hatred, but the victory of imagination on empirical evidence, and a success in reality, not of those who have only ethereal value and remain at the stage of speculation or higher ideal witness.

Fitzcarraldo the film itself is so successful, because this boat wandered in the Amazon, pulled by giant blocks, crossing the river and hostile land with the help of the Indians and convinced Herzog took. The German filmmaker refused tricks and models to accomplish this journey, so that the viewer is at the forefront of a challenge. This is a physical, carnal evidence. And one feels also sweat, risk and faith necessary to accomplish the dream. We see the reward (the exploit), but even better, we share the path y (awarded the Prize for Best Director at Cannes 1982). And satisfaction is not only in order, it is also in passing and the unrestrained power of our forces to this end. Or the art of being a devotee of his vision, illustrated by Herzog.

We think also to a Lawrence of Arabia will not resign. The price for getting there may omit his conscience or direct enough to never perceive its vibrant neuroses, in order to remain in a state of drowsiness volcanic. Fitzcarraldo is a free man, who has not renounced the omnipotence which dare not delude ourselves that the newborns, dictators, wealthy folded or crazy. This particular propensity (fantasized by Werner Herzog and honored, but deliberately calculated, otherwise visionary) is shown in all its facets, including a blind man and a cheerleader little stifled by scruples. Supported by the Indians, he became a marshal but does not realize it, too absorbed in his purpose. It is at best functional guide to the benevolent neutrality, but the natural focus for his men. His mind is not there, it is only for his chimera.

In addition this compulsion to disregard the limits for any individual, even the most trivial things in his life, we also see the entry force of the opera from the opening scene. Will also be seen in the whim of the upper bell of the church where he shouts his ambition taking the city to witness. This is a man who betrayed his condition and wants neither could stop, and such as the manifestation of the human will is a fundamental virtue, we follow. There is nothing worse than a life without prospects, where the fate turns you back ; he outpaces and causes him. With excessiveness and total involvement.