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The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner (German: Die große Ekstase des Bildschnitzers Steiner) is a 1974 documentary film by German filmmaker Werner Herzog. It is about Walter Steiner, a celebrated ski jumper of his era who worked as a carpenter for his full-time occupation.
Nov 26, 1976 · A documentary by Werner Herzog about Walter Steiner, a world-class ski jumper and carpenter. The film follows Steiner as he competes in an international event and explores his psychology and passion for flying.
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- Documentary, Biography, Sport
- Werner Herzog
- 1976-11-26
Feb 19, 2018 · The brilliance of Werner Herzog’s 1974 documentary The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner. By Jacob Brogan. Feb 19, 20184:58 PM. Walter Steiner in The Great Ecstasy of...
A review of Werner Herzog's film The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner, which follows the Swiss ski jumper Walter Steiner as he breaks world records and suffers injuries. Rosenbaum criticizes Herzog's style of presenting Steiner as a mad genius and his own role as a detached observer.
A 1974 documentary by Werner Herzog about Walter Steiner, a ski jumper who breaks records and faces death. The film explores Steiner's calm and contemplative personality, his love of carpentry, and his flight in slow motion.
- Documentary
The Great Ecstasy Of Woodcarver Steiner. A study of the psychology of a champion ski-jumper, whose full-time occupation is carpentry. IMDb 7.6 45min 1974. X-Ray NR.
