Is there a better documentary film maker than Herzog? I doubt it. He's terribly good at finding the right stories and the best characters.
Dieter Dengler was a German born pilot who grew up in a poor post-war Germany. He moved the the US and was sent to Vietnam... and was held prisoner in a camp until he managed to escape. His life and story are just unbelievable. But there many ways you can make a documentary about him, with his testimony, archive footage.. Herzog uses both, but the most impressive thing is that he takes him back to Germany, Vietnam, Laos to tell his story and even do a re-enactment of his captivity. You can't help thinking how crazy and bold they are... which helps it be an amazing documentary.
There's not much to say. You are engaged to his story during all the film, Herzog doesn't need a lot more than his main character.
Little Dieter Needs to Fly
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