Fata Morgana (1972)
Overview
Shot under extreme conditions and inspired by Mayan creation theory, the film contemplates the illusion of reality and the possibility of capturing for the camera something which is not there. It is about the mirages of nature—and the nature of mirage.
Where to watch Fata Morgana
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, Fandor, Cineverse | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player | — | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Fandor, Plex, Pluto TV +1 | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, Filmin, FlixOlé | — | — |
| Saudi Arabia | FlixOlé | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Fata Morgana in 39 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Fata Morgana about?
Shot under extreme conditions and inspired by Mayan creation theory, the film contemplates the illusion of reality and the possibility of capturing for the camera something which is not there. It is about the mirages of nature—and the nature of mirage. Fata Morgana is a Documentary movie, released on 1972-02-01, runtime 76 minutes.
Is Fata Morgana worth watching?
TMDB users rate Fata Morgana 6.5 out of 10 from 89 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Fata Morgana?
In the United States, Fata Morgana streams on Philo, Fandor and Cineverse and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 5 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Werner Herzog
Cast
- Lotte Eisner as Narrator (voice)
- Wolfgang Bächler as Narrator (voice)
- Manfred Eigendorf as Narrator (voice)
- Günther W. Welpert as Narrator (voice)
- Eugen des Montagnes
- James William Gledhill
- Wolfgang von Ungern-Sternberg
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Sources
Details and the 6.5/10 rating from Fata Morgana on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.