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Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin
The world reveals itself to those who travel on foot
Genres
Documentary
Overview
When Bruce Chatwin was dying of AIDS, his friend Werner Herzog made a final visit. As a parting gift, Chatwin gave him his rucksack. Thirty years later, Herzog sets out on his own journey, inspired by Chatwin’s passion for the nomadic life, uncovering stories of lost tribes, wanderers and dreamers.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
89 min
Release Date
2019-04-28
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
30
Vote Average
6.983
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Werner Herzog
Self - Interviewer and Narrator (voice)
Bruce Chatwin
Self (archive footage)
Karin Eberhard
Self
Nicholas Shakespeare
Self
Elizabeth Chatwin
Self
Petronella Vaarzon-Morel
Self
Glenn Morrison
Self
Michael Liddle Pula
Self
Marcus Wheeler
Self
Shaun Angeles Penange
Self
Peter Bartlett
Self
Robin Granites
Self
Stefan Glowacz
Self (archive footage)
Alberto Del Castillo
Self
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