Fata Morgana (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1971, Fata Morgana is a documentary film directed by Werner Herzog, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Shot under extreme conditions and inspired by Mayan creation theory, the film contemplates the illusion of reality and the possibility of capturing for the camera something which is not there. It is about the mirages of nature—and the nature of mirage.
Who’s in it. Fata Morgana stars Wolfgang Bächler as Voice, Manfred Eigendorf as Voice, Lotte Eisner as Voice and Günther W. Welpert as Voice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Fata Morgana has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fata Morgana page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fata Morgana (1971)?
- In US, Fata Morgana is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fata Morgana worth watching?
- Fata Morgana holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fata Morgana?
- Fata Morgana stars Wolfgang Bächler, Manfred Eigendorf, Lotte Eisner, Günther W. Welpert and Wolfgang von Ungern-Sternberg.
- When was Fata Morgana released?
- Fata Morgana was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.