Heart of Glass (1976)

Directed by Werner Herzog · Cinematography by Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein

94 min52 frames

Drama

A small Bavarian village is renowned for its "Ruby Glass" glass blowing works. When the foreman of the works dies suddenly without revealing the secret of the Ruby Glass, the town slides into a deep depression, and the owner of the glassworks becomes obssessed with the lost secret.

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Heart of Glass (1976) movie still: wide — A dark, subterranean stone space with vaulted ceilings and two small barred windows. One person stands by…Heart of Glass (1976) movie still: closeup — A wooden windowsill holds a collection of rustic implements and containers. A quill feather rests in a…Heart of Glass (1976) movie still: medium — A man sits on a rocky cliff top overlooking a small cluster of stone buildings. The village is set…Heart of Glass (1976) movie still: medium — Two men sit at a dark wooden table in a dimly lit, rustic room. They face each other with beer glasses…Heart of Glass (1976) movie still: closeup — A man stands before a dark, craggy island formation rising from a grey sea. The sky is completely…Heart of Glass (1976) movie still: establishing — A vast expanse of dark ocean meets an overcast sky at a clear horizon. A thin, bright line of…Heart of Glass (1976) movie still: establishing — A rocky island rises from the ocean under a hazy sunset sky. Dark craggy cliffs are surrounded by…Heart of Glass (1976) movie still: medium — A stone cell with white walls contains a table covered in a white cloth. A man stands behind the table…Heart of Glass (1976) movie still: medium — A man stands outdoors at night illuminated by the light of a nearby flame. The dark environment is…Heart of Glass (1976) movie still: wide — A vast geothermal landscape features tiered white mineral terraces with pools of water. Thick steam drifts…Heart of Glass (1976) movie still: establishing — A wide coastal landscape shows a large bay with small islands and grassy peninsulas. An overcast…Heart of Glass (1976) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room with stone walls and a paneled window looking outdoors. Several men sit at wooden…Heart of Glass (1976) movie still: medium — A dim room features a wooden table with a candle and two drinking glasses. A man sits at the table with…Heart of Glass (1976) movie still: wide — A rugged cliff face rises above dark, turbulent ocean waters under a grey sky. A small figure in dark…Heart of Glass (1976) movie still: establishing — A deep, narrow gorge with towering dark rock faces rises on both sides. Two arched stone bridges…Heart of Glass (1976) movie still: wide — An ornate room in a castle features a large painted bed and stone arches. Two men are kneeling on the…

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