Movie Discussion: Nosferatu the Vampyre by Werner Herzog

NOVEMBER: Nosferatu the Vampyre by Werner Herzog

Next time we are going to discuss Werner Herzog’s Nosferatu the Vampyre, the most atmospheric and contemplative of all Dracula films. In Herzog’s hands, and thanks to Klaus Kinski’s incredibly subtle performance, Nosferatu is much more than an evil vampire thirsty for blood. He is a tragic character full of existential angst and philosophical musings, burdened by the meaninglessness of immortality. Death is not the worst... Can you imagine enduring centuries, experiencing each day the same futilities?

From his isolated castle in the confines of the world, we will follow him as he makes a last, desperate attempt to participate in human life. What are the effects of mortality on existence? And what its connection to love?

We will also consider the way that landscapes have been shot in this film, not merely as background for human action but as a character in themselves. Although Herzog has repeatedly denied his affiliation with German Romanticism, we cannot help but experience a certain quality of the sublime in the landscapes he films. But what is the sublime…?

We hope you can join us to discuss some of these questions and much more!

Trailer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1Rachk7ipI

HOW? Everyone is welcome to the discussion. The only requisite to participate is having watched the film beforehand, because discussions are on topic. You can find the link to the film in our Discord group. Bring your thoughts, questions, and your favorite scenes!

WHERE? In DISCORD: Our online meeting will take place in Discord, so please make sure to join our Discord group beforehand!

Here is the invitation to our group: https://discord.gg/DEcXZDgXZj

If you have any doubts or you are not familiar with this platform, please send me a message and I’ll help you.