Herzog’s evocative and enigmatic homage to F.W. Murnau's classic NOSFERATU (1922) features an impressive ensemble cast Klaus Kinski, Isabelle Adjani and Bruno Ganz.
Jonathan Harker, a real estate agent, travels to Transylvania to assist Count Dracula (Klaus Kinski) in buying property in Wismar. However, he soon discovers Dracula's vampiric nature and the impending danger to his wife Lucy (Isabelle Adjani). As the mysterious and eerie events unfold, Kinski delivers a captivating and chilling performance, bringing a sense of malevolence and tragic loneliness to the iconic character.
Characterised by its atmospheric cinematography, Herzog emphasises the eerie landscapes and Gothic architecture with stunning visuals and coupled with a haunting musical score by Popol Vuh. The director's meticulous attention to detail creates a visually striking and emotionally resonant experience. A masterful gothic horror reinterpretation of a classic tale, NOSFERATU THE VAMPYRE blends homage with Herzog's unique artistic vision.
WINNER – Outstanding Single Achievement (Production Design), Berlin International Film Festival 1979
WINNER – Best Lead Actor, German Film Awards 1979
"This is a pinnacle of horror cinema: atmospheric, rhapsodic and achingly transcendent."
- Time Out
Tuesday 7th May
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107 min
PG
Bruno Ganz, Isabelle Adjani, Klaus Kinski, Roland Topor
Werner Herzog
Film Festival
German, English, Romanian with English subtitles
Palace Barracks, Palace Westgarth, Chauvel Cinema, Palace Electric, Astor Theatre
