This film shows the disaster of the Kuwaitian oil fields in flames. In contrast to the common documentary film there are no comments and few interviews...
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This film shows the disaster of the Kuwaitian oil fields in flames. In contrast to the common documentary film there are no comments and few interviews. What must have been the hell itself is presented to the viewer in such beautiful sights and beautiful music that one has to be fascinated by it. The German title translates 'lessons in darkness'.
Written by Oliver Heidelbach
Director Werner Herzog says he prefers to think of this as a science fiction film, not a documentary.
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Goofs
Crew or equipment visible:
In an aerial shot, the shadow of the camera's helicopter is visible (about 10 minutes, 8 seconds into the film).
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Quotes
Narrator:
This was once a forest before it was covered with oil. Everything that looks like water is in actuality oil. Ponds and lakes are spread out all over the land. The oil is treacherous because it reflects the sky. The oil is trying to disguise itself as water. See more »