In the mid-16th century, after annihilating the Incan empire, Pizarro leads his army of conquistadors over the Andes into the heart of the most savage environment on earth in search of the fabled City of Gold, El Dorado. As the soldiers battle starvation, Indians, the forces of nature, and each other, Don Lope de Aguirre (Klaus Kinski), "The Wrath of God," is consumed with visions of conquering all of South America and revolts, leading his own army down a treacherous river on a doomed quest into oblivion.

Featuring a seething, controlled performance from Klaus Kinski, this masterpiece from director Werner Herzog is an unforgettable portrait of madness and power.

"“Four stars… one of the great haunting visions of the cinema.” (Roger Ebert)

"The whole movie merges landscapes and character with such force that, once seen, you never forget it." (London Evening Standard)

"A haunting journey of natural wonder and tangible danger, 'Aguirre' transcends epic genre trappings and becomes mythological by its own right." (Rotten Tomatoes)

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

AGUIRRE, THE WRATH OF GOD (Werner Herzog, 1972 / 95 mins / 14A) Don Lope de Aguirre (Klaus Kinski), a ruthless Spanish conquistador, vies for power while part of an expedition in Peru to find El Dorado, the mythical seven cities of gold. Accompanied by his daughter, Flores (Cecilia Rivera), Aguirre faces off against his superior, Don Pedro de Ursua (Ruy Guerra), and grows increasingly volatile after seizing control of the group. As Aguirre presses deeper into the Amazonian jungle, he descends further into madness.