Into the Abyss:A Tale of Death:
Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog turns a keen and understanding
eye to the fates of two men who destroyed their lives, and those of others, by a
senseless triple murder. He gazes into the abyss of the human soul as he lets
the two – one of whom will be executed eight days after the interview –
sketch their version of the events. “A poignant, lyrical documentary that
ranks among the director’s finest and leaves the viewer with plenty to
reflect upon and digest,” wrote Screen Daily.
Death Row
In this four-part series produced at the same time as Werner
Herzog’s documentary “Into the Abyss,” the internationally renowned
filmmaker embarks on a dialogue with death-row prisoners and lets them express
their views on life and death. Four men and one woman locked up in a Texan
prison for murder and other crimes. As Herzog looks deep into these individuals,
their stories, and their crimes, his penetrating journey into the human soul
also becomes a plea for humanity and understanding.