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Shortly after the Gulf War, oil fires were raging all through Kuwait. In the week before this sea of fire would be extinguished, Werner Herzog filmed this apocalyptic landscape with its murky skies, scorched earth and capricious flames.
Lessons of Darkness is a 1992 documentary film by Werner Herzog capturing the environmental devastation of Kuwait's oil fires in the aftermath of the Gulf War. Shot during the final week before the fires were extinguished, the film presents Herzog's stark visual meditation on an apocalyptic landscape of burning oil fields.
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When was Lessons of Darkness released?
The film was released on February 21, 1992.
Who directed Lessons of Darkness?
Werner Herzog directed the documentary.
What is Lessons of Darkness about?
The film documents the oil fires burning throughout Kuwait shortly after the Gulf War, filming the scorched earth, murky skies, and flames during the final week before the fires were extinguished.
Where can I watch Lessons of Darkness?
As a 1992 released film, availability varies by region and platform; check your local streaming services or rental providers for current options.
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