Rescue Dawn

Dir: Werner Herzog

2006

*****

In 2006, Werner Herzog kept his promise to his friend Dieter Dengler and directs a big feature length masterpiece of his story (see Herzog's 1997 documentary; Little Dieter Needs to Fly). The style of filming is typical Herzog brilliance but this is an altogether different kind of film for him, this I think was his real tribute. He is aided by a really dedicated and talented cast, Christian Bale dependable as always and ready to push himself in the role but for me it's Zahn who steals the show with a career best. This is the film Dieter Dengler wanted to see and this is the film he deserved, if only Herzog could direct every film!