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The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner

Original title: Die große Ekstase des Bildschnitzers Steiner
  • 1974
  • 45m
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The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner (1974)
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A study of the psychology of a champion ski-jumper, whose full-time occupation is carpentry.A study of the psychology of a champion ski-jumper, whose full-time occupation is carpentry.A study of the psychology of a champion ski-jumper, whose full-time occupation is carpentry.

  • Director
    • Werner Herzog
  • Writer
    • Werner Herzog
  • Stars
    • Walter Steiner
    • Werner Herzog
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    • Director
      • Werner Herzog
    • Writer
      • Werner Herzog
    • Stars
      • Walter Steiner
      • Werner Herzog
    • 18User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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      Although no official soundtrack exists for this film (as of 2018), a fan-created soundtrack is available on soundcloud and archive.org
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      Featured in I Am My Films (1978)

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    Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner, The (1974)

    *** (out of 4)

    Another interesting documentary from the German director. The film takes a look at Walter Steiner, a Swedish ski jumper who was considered the greatest in history. At least he was considered the greatest when this film was made and since I'm not too familiar with the sport I can't say if he has been pasted or not. The film, like most of Herzog's documentaries, takes a look at something that a lot of people might not find interesting yet Herzog does his magic and in the end the film works quite well. It seems that Herzog is interested in the sport as well as the man himself so a lot of attention goes into both as we get to learn the rules behind the sport and we see what sets Steiner off. Steiner is constantly upset with judges for making the judges do things he thinks are dangerous and this attitude has gotten him in trouble at times. We get to see Steiner go through various ups and downs and his attitude really isn't any different no matter how he does. The film runs 45-minutes and remains entertaining throughout even if you aren't too interested in the material being talked about.
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    • Release date
      • January 1, 1974 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • West Germany
    • Languages
      • German
      • English
      • Slovenian
    • Also known as
      • The Great Ecstasy of the Sculptor Steiner
    • Filming locations
      • Oberstdorf, Bavaria, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Süddeutscher Rundfunk (SDR)
      • Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
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      • DEM 72,000 (estimated)
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      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
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      • Mono

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