Cave of Forgotten Dreams
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Herzog again turns an extreme, inaccessible place into a meditative encounter with eccentric seekers, mixing awe at ancient images with his singularly philosophical, deadpan curiosity.
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01 / THE STORY
Film-maker Werner Herzog travels to the McMurdo Station in Antarctica, looking to capture the continent's beauty and investigate the characters living there.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME

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