Into the Inferno

2016

1h 44m

Documentary

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Werner Herzog and volcanologist Clive Oppenheimer travel the globe and visit volcanoes in Indonesia, Ethiopia and even North Korea in an attempt to understand man's relationship with one of nature's most violent wonders.

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Critics Consensus

Into the Inferno finds director Werner Herzog observing some of the most beautiful -- and terrifying -- wonders of the natural world with his signature blend of curiosity and insight.

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Manuela Lazic

Little White Lies

It is with this realistic yet pessimistic tone that Herzog ends his entertaining, fairly instructive and well-rounded film.

Sep 14, 2017

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Matt Zoller Seitz

RogerEbert.com

A series of portraits of obsessed people, each painted by one of the most likable obsessives in cinema.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 28, 2016

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Alissa Wilkinson

Vox

Into the Inferno is a strong argument for feeling a sense of wonder in the face of things you don't understand.

Oct 28, 2016

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Dustin Chang

ScreenAnarchy

Inferno is yet another entertaining philosophical musing -- the second offering this year, after his Lo, and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World -- from the master storyteller. And I couldn't be happier.

Jul 17, 2020

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Joel Mayward

Cinemayward

It's difficult to discern whether this is a documentary about volcanoes which also explores human nature and spirituality or vice versa...[in] a Werner Herzog film, it almost doesn't matter

Rated: 3/5

Dec 12, 2018

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Jordan M. Smith

IONCINEMA.com

Unsurprisingly, Into The Inferno turns out to be less about the science behind volcanology than about the infinite philosophical inquiries that have ruptured from the souls of those who live in close proximity to them.

Dec 5, 2018

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John A

A mix of critical analysis of the questionable culture in a foreign land and those people's relationship with a grandiose volcano.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/15/23

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Torin F

INTO THE INFERNO is a meandering and slightly indulgent "Werner Herzog joint." The film purports to be about the human religious beliefs that help cultures make sense of volcanos, but a lot of run time is dedicated to a disjointed mix of basic science, history and Herzog's own previous encounters with volcanoes. There's some beautiful footage, for sure, and some interesting tidbits, but the critical acclaim for this one is a bit baffling.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/08/23

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Raquel L

Excelente série documental para quem se interessa sobre vulcões e o poder da natureza. Fantástico.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/02/23

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Kyle M

Another of Werner Herzog's poetically passionate, triumphantly captivating delivery bolstered by blazing, stunning imagery then cultural exploration that may signify straying commentary, but the accessible glimpses are just remarkably sharp and contributes to the stunning visual captures. (A-)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/30/23

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Graham S

This documentary is absolutely spectacular. I went in expecting it was just going to be some cool lava footage with a little science babble, but it is SO much more than that. The focus on different cultures and how they view volcanos around the world is so fascinating and eye-opening, and Werner Herzog keeps the audience riveted with his beautiful voice and genuine curiosity for more than just facts and footage. I've viewed this multiple times now and it never ceases to amaze me. This is essential watching for anyone who has any interest in the raw power of nature and its reflection in history and culture around the world.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/02/22

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Olek B

Very warm, magma is life, magma is death

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/31/22

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Synopsis

Werner Herzog and volcanologist Clive Oppenheimer travel the globe and visit volcanoes in Indonesia, Ethiopia and even North Korea in an attempt to understand man's relationship with one of nature's most violent wonders.

Director: Werner Herzog, Clive Oppenheimer
Producer: Richard Melman, Jason Spingarn-Koff, Adam Del Deo
Screenwriter: Werner Herzog
Production Co: Spring Films, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 9, 2017
Runtime: 1h 44m

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