One of the last Herzog films being shown in this unofficial Herzog season, arts organisation V22, are obviously saving the best til last. The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner has been described as one of Herzog's best works and the director himself calls it "one of my most important films."
The documentary follows the extraordinary story of Walter Steiner, a German carpenter who also happened to be a world champion ski-jumper during the 1970s. Told in Herzog's inimitable style, this short feature focusses on Steiner's fearlessness juxtaposed with his more mundane day job, as well as the poetry and pitfalls of a challenging sport. The film's being shown at Cafe Oto, a little gem of a cafe in Dalston but it's not a huge space so be sure to book your tickets.
Café Oto
18-22 Ashwin Street, E8 3DL London, United Kingdom
http://www.v22collection.com/herzog/screenings.html
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