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Dec 2023
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120. Werner Herzog Thinks His Films Are ...

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The filmmaker doesn’t want to be known only for his movies. He tells Steve why he considers himself a writer first, how it feels to be recognized for his role in The Mandalorian, and why he once worked as a rodeo clown.

 

 

 

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