Into the Abyss

A somber, quietly devastating meditation on death and consequence, driven by raw interviews and Herzog's unflinching curiosity.

Directed by

Werner Herzog

Genres

Documentary, Crime

Starring

Werner Herzog, Jason Burkett, Richard Lopez

Tagline

A gaze into the abyss of the human soul.

Overview

We do not know when and how we will die. Death Row inmates do. Werner Herzog embarks on a dialogue with Death Row inmates, asks questions about life and death and looks deep into these individuals, their stories, their crimes.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, earnest and dark. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Death, justice, guilt, morality

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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