Fanatic Conqueror-Aguirre

Green 2021-12-21 08:01:15

A thrilling journey, excellent performances (especially Aguirre’s performance, which convincingly shows the madness of the characters), the film invites us into the age of adventure and legend in the 16th century, let us experience it personally A great tragic journey.

Treacherous journey

In the legendary age of Spain's conquest of the Inca Empire in the 16th century, countless people were eager to find wealth in this tropical rainforest and become the king of this land. Aguirre’s team is like this. In order to find the legendary Eldorado, they marched hard in the tropical rainforest, climbed over steep mountains, crossed turbulent rivers, and worked tirelessly with the hot and humid climate and tropical germs. struggle. They are short of food, and they are constantly being set up by secret Indians in secret. This unknown land is full of dangers. There are no traces of civilization here. Everything is in compliance with the most primitive jungle law. Cannibals appear in this territory. People compete like animals for a bit of food to wrap their stomachs on.

Story tradition

A thrilling journey is a good story. Odysseus's journey home full of hardships in "Odyssey" has been attracting people for thousands of years. This tradition has continued to this film. We are full of fanatical curiosity about the unknown on the journey like Aguirre. Once the journey begins, we can't wait to see what will happen. If this journey is thrilling, we will be firmly attracted by the story.

Aguirre the fanatical conqueror:

Aguirre is the absolute center of this story. It was Aguirre's enthusiasm for conquering this territory that forced his men to accompany him to destruction. Aguirre was not only full of ambitions for wealth, but also tried to build a new empire of his own. There was a seed of rebellion in his heart, and he never planned to loyal to the Spanish royal family. This action was an excellent opportunity for him. Aguirre represented the spirit of conquest of the European colonists in the 16th century. He was brave and determined, had a fanatical desire for the territory of the New World, and was willing to give everything for power and glory. He is the best embodiment of the spirit of the times. He despises the rules and uses all means to achieve his goals, even if it is to destroy everyone. He has a cruel side. Knowing that he could not save the men trapped in the whirlpool, he abandoned them without hesitation. He also has a very warm side. He comforted his young daughter with soft words several times. It is the versatility of this character that makes this character plump up. We didn't think he was an evil dictator, but just a crazy man.

Eldorado

Eldorado is the ultimate goal of this expedition team. It is a symbol, an object to be conquered. It doesn't matter whether it exists or not, what matters is that Aguirre believes in its existence. Spiritual guidance will allow Aguirre to overcome many difficulties. Under such difficult conditions, only human faith can support the continuation of this journey. A firm belief not only allows us to overcome all kinds of difficulties, but also may lead us to destruction.

Escape from violent authority

Breaking the rule of violence is not an easy task. Even though most of Aguirre’s men thought that the result of the expedition was destined to be a tragedy, they were indifferent and unable to make changes. The only resistance-two people tried to escape. , But was also executed after being found. In the end, only Usua's wife, Usua's subordinate Armando, and a restless horse fled Aguirre.

Absence of law:

Without the restriction of the law, everything becomes very ridiculous. Guzman's throne is a broken chair covered with a blanket. Aguirre’s imaginary kingdom is the emperor alone. Dissatisfied with Guzman's actions, his subordinates casually assassinated him, but no one cared at all. There is only the most primitive desire in this journey, and civilization no longer exists here.

missionary:

The unsteady preacher was called the object of sarcasm. On the surface, he said he wanted to bring faith to these barbaric people, but in fact he selfishly wanted to make a fortune from Eldorado. The most ridiculous thing is that he lost the cross that symbolizes faith, implying that as the tropical rain forest continues to deepen, the faith that people hold in civilized society will disappear without a trace.

"Brave" noble Guzman:

This is a character like a clown. Before the team set off, the leader introduced how brave Guzman, a nobleman, was on the battlefield, but when the picture turned, he was sitting on a tree trunk eating and drinking. Later, he was scared to fall into the water by the ignited gunpowder keg, and Aguirre bravely threw the ignited gunpowder keg into the water calmly.

photography

The film’s photography style is very realistic, as if we are part of this journey, in fact, we can imagine that the shooting process is also as full of dangers as the tropical rain forest in the story. The constantly shaking camera seems to tell us that we are also experiencing all this.

The look and feel of the whole movie is excellent, and the audience can always be attracted by the story, a very good epic movie.

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Extended Reading
  • Keven 2021-12-21 08:01:15

    Superman "Scourge" Aguirre, crazy director with crazy actors. It is already a miracle that the film can be made. The 360° at the end is so handsome.

  • Alaina 2022-04-20 09:01:48

    9.1 Mysticism, but also very realistic, a flat boat is all, slowly drifting to extinction in the intensifying madness, God's wrath will eventually be condemned. Herzog is a genius and a lunatic

Aguirre, the Wrath of God quotes

  • Don Fernando de Guzman: It won't be much longer. El Dorado could be only a few days away. No more rust on the cannon. We shall shoot our enemies with golden bullets. And you, Okello, will serve food on golden platters.

    Okello: All of us will get something out of this. Governorships, provinces, women. And perhaps I'll even be free.

    Brother Gaspar de Carvajal: Let us not forget the most important part of our mission. To spread the Word of God to these savages.

    Don Fernando de Guzman: I'm sure you'd like a golden cross encrusted with jewels instead of the silver one you lost.

  • Brother Gaspar de Carvajal: Things are not turning out as we expected. We see nothing but hunger and death. We lose men, but, never see the enemy. Until now, El Dorado has only been an illusion.

    Don Lope de Aguirre: The conquest of Mexico was no illusion. If we turn back now, others will come, and they'll succeed. And we'll remain nobodies. Even if this land is only trees and water we'll conquer it.