Werner Herzog is the undisputed master of extreme cinema: building an opera house in the middle
of the jungle walking from Munich to Paris in the dead of winter descending into an active
volcano living in the wilderness among grizzly bears - he has always been intrigued by the
extremes of human experience. From his early movies to his later documentaries he has made a
career out of exploring the boundaries of human endurance: what we are capable of in
exceptional circumstances and what these situations reveal about who we really are. But these
are not just great cinematic themes. During the making of his films Herzog pushed himself and
others to the limits often putting himself in life-threatening situations. As a child in
rural Bavaria a single loaf of bread had to last his family all week. The hunger and
deprivation he experienced during his early years perhaps explain his fascination with the
limits of physical endurance.All his life Herzog would embrace risk and danger constantly
looking for challenges and adventures. Filled to the brim with memorable stories and poignant
observations Every Man for Himself and God against All unveils the influences and ideas that
drive his creativity and have shaped his unique view of the world. This book tells for the
first time the story of his extraordinary and fascinating life.
