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Lessons of Darkness

199254mWerner Herzog
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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Shortly after the Gulf War, oil fires were raging all through Kuwait. In the week before this sea of fire would be extinguished, Werner Herzog filmed this apocalyptic landscape with its murky skies, scorched earth and capricious flames.

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Gulf WarFireKuwaitOil Field

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lessons of Darkness (1992) about?

Shortly after the Gulf War, oil fires were raging all through Kuwait. In the week before this sea of fire would be extinguished, Werner Herzog filmed this apocalyptic landscape with its murky skies, scorched earth and capricious flames.

Who stars in Lessons of Darkness?

Lessons of Darkness stars Werner Herzog (Self - Narrator (voice)). The film was directed by Werner Herzog.

How long is Lessons of Darkness?

Lessons of Darkness has a runtime of 54 min and premiered in 1992.

Is Lessons of Darkness worth watching?

Lessons of Darkness holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of War, Documentary, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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