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Into the Inferno

Into the Inferno

What we worship can destroy us

20167.01h 47m

Overview

With stunning views of eruptions and lava flows, Werner Herzog captures the raw power of volcanoes and their ties to indigenous spiritual practices.

Directed by Werner Herzog
Written by Werner Herzog, Clive Oppenheimer
Produced by André Singer, Lucki Stipetić
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Top Cast

Werner Herzog

Werner Herzog

Self

Clive Oppenheimer

Clive Oppenheimer

Self - Volcanologist

M

Mael Moses

Self - Chief, Endu Village

S

Sri Sumarti

Self - Volcanologist

Tim D. White

Tim D. White

Self - Paleoanthropologist

K

Kampiro Kayrento

Self - Fossil Hunter

Y

Yonatan Sahle

Self - Archaeologist

I

Isaac Wan

Self - Chief, Lamakara Village

M

Moli Isaac

Self - Son of Chief Isaac

Themes & Keywords

ethiopiavolcanovolcanologyindonesiaworshipvolcanic eruptionspiritualismarcheologyvanuatu

About Into the Inferno

Into the Inferno is a documentary film released in 2016 exploring themes of ethiopia, volcano, volcanology, indonesia, worship, volcanic eruption. Directed by Werner Herzog, it stars Werner Herzog, Clive Oppenheimer, Mael Moses. With stunning views of eruptions and lava flows, Werner Herzog captures the raw power of volcanoes and their ties to indigenous spiritual practices.

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