Werner Herzog's Film School Teaches Forgery & Lock Picking | CONAN on TBS

[@nsandb]

"... I did a film, Fitzcarraldo, where I moved a ship over a mountain, and I ran into a border war between Peru and Ecuador ..."

[@WTFisTingispingis]

He says this so casually.

[@Joshonthenet]

There’s a documentary about making this movie called “Burden of Dreams”

[@acadia5898]

@Antonio Sapienza how the hell did he get that signed

[@8alih]

@@acadia5898 ...he forged it

[@acadia5898]

@@8alih oh yeah

[@MrJambot]

Herzog on an American late-night chat show. This is why Conan is the best. None of the other guys would have him on. Thanks Conan!

[@Kroko84]

Colbert gets a lot of interesting guests. I could see him having Herzog.

[@PedroDominguesunus]

he already had him on.

[@xmox2950]

I could see Colbert talking over Herzog and asking him questions that only set up Colbert's own jokes. That guy is too up himself to interview anyone of worth.

[@freakbuck]

Uhh he was on Letterman many times.. starting in the 80s

[@user-ck9lm6xi1o]

Ferguson would've, 100%.

[@poontang3zizo]

The films he shot with Klaus Kinski are some of the most insanely epic films ever. Herzog truly is a mad genius

[@Jzscrstsprstr]

His "Nosferatu" is probably the finest horror film I've seen. And Klaus Kinski is superb as the count.

[@BryonLetterman]

Well, he's German. And Germans sort of have a reputation for being crazy and incredibly intelligent.

[@charliepart2]

thumbs up for your avatar - fav film of all time

[@pooramateurvideo]

that fades when you spend enough time there

[@MasterBlaster220]

@@BryonLetterman Actually we are by nature not more intelligent, but its our language that shapes our thinking in particular ways.

[@BrekkaJones24]

Filmmaking is a complicated profession

[@pimpdoggo4776]

BlargieArg *Filmmaker makes a mistake* Werner Herzog : “How uncharacteristic of one of your reputation”

[@pimpdoggo4776]

@axertrybal you dont get it do you lol

[@BlueWolfStudios117]

In a way, i agree with him

[@pimpdoggo4776]

@axertrybal He was making a reference to a show that Werner stars in. The character that Werner Herzog plays in the show says "Bounty Hunting is a complicated profession" so then this guy replaces "bounty hunting" with "Filmmaking". Do you get the joke now?

[@pimpdoggo4776]

@axertrybal he's in a show called "The Mandalorian"

[@johncharlton199]

I could listen to Herzog read the three little bears and it would sound like one of the greatest dramas ever written.

[@ajitterbug]

It's called "Grizzly Man"

[@thedecayofnature8110]

He does this thing between reading where he'll look at you then go back to reading and then right back to give this dramatic effect. I can't help laugh. I love Werner.

[@rwythreshold]

I spit out my food reading your comment...and yes!! It would be the best reading ever!

[@Vingul]

Check out "Go the Fk to Sleep" as read by Herzog.

[@briancrawford8751]

@@Vingul It's really repetitive, but it has a wholesome message.

[@EnoVarma]

Werner is the greatest badass in film history. Fact.

[@tyrnei6877]

Klaus Kinski

[@Kamandi1971]

@@tyrnei6877not bad ass but insane and brilliant both of them

[@Vingul]

@@Kamandi1971 not insane; clinically sane. And badass, and brilliant.

[@dylanhealy8126]

I love him, but there’s 5 others that were more badass. “Five Came Back” I think it’s called, but it’s the story of 5 American directors who were all on the frontlines of WW2 and made films about their war experience

[@timbuktu777]

@@tyrnei6877 Kinski mol*sted his daughter

[@MrCool2monkey]

One thing I've noticed all good filmmakers have is their boldness. This guy fakes permits, Spielberg broke in to Universal Studios, and many more have broken the established "rules" of cinema, and in doing so have innovated it.

[@EvaGreenFanPennyDreadful]

I think entrepreneurial is a better word. Valid in many creative industries. Eg. Hans Zimmer was one of the first movie composers to use technology. Everyone laughed at him in the beginning..calling him crazy & a sell-out.

[@LordSesshaku]

@@EvaGreenFanPennyDreadful I'm pretty sure people like Vangelis predates Zimmer rise to stardom.

[@LfunkeyA]

goes for any successful person

[@letsburn00]

The Speilburg story is not true, it was made up by him. His dad got him the job.

[@michaelotis223]

Friedkin shot The French Connection high speed chase without NY!

[@nunouno001]

Werner Herzog once ate his own shoe. If that doesn't make him one of the best filmmakers ever, I don't know what does.

[@Machinedead]

comment of 2016 right here!

[@TheFinestDingleberries]

I don't think you know what it takes to be the best film maker ever

[@Lospollos24]

Beefy Bladen shut up idiot

[@3-PHASEDELTA]

@@TheFinestDingleberries Obviously eating your own shoe

[@glipk]

He dove into cactuses too

[@MeesTW]

This guy is a fantastic director. Aguirre is a must watch.

[@lewiscranston881]

Never a greater sight than Werner Herzog being introduced to more people

[@anuph.3806]

a little heartbreaking that nobody applauded when he said Fitzceraldo, it's a piece of German cinematic treasure that can stand tall against any contemporary or past classic.

[@linusmaximilian6568]

I am German and here nearly nobody knows him... Just sad

[@gmar7836]

Because that crowd has no idea what it is. I know exactly about the movie you’re talking about. Must’ve been hell to make. You’ve got to remember most Americans are aware of things that are mediocre. I can say that, I’m American.

[@agalgonzalez]

The audience was all born after that film was made. Many young people aren't aware of the classics and that is their tragedy.

[@samaraisnt]

*Cinematic treasure, no need to hyphenate an international masterpiece. Also, many film buffs haven't yet seen it either. It's one of those films that everyone wants to watch but one must carve out time and find a copy to watch a masterpiece. I waited years to watch Citizen Kane, you can't watch it just on any Tuesday. I'm guessing you are German so you just watched it but there are other films that you probably haven't seen either...also it's old. They probably haven't seen every Hitchcock film either. :p

[@geraldkiing1904]

Forgery,lock picking and illegal trespassing? I think I might have finally found the film school I need.

[@bartamahanews]

As a Filmmaker Werner Herzog is my favorite of all, This guy threaten to kill his lead actor in the middle of no where went he decided to abandon Herzogs film..EPIC story.

[@brdynali]

u know nothing about kinski:D

[@OffTheHorizon]

@@brdynali That sums him up pretty well tho..

[@brdynali]

@@OffTheHorizon in your narrow imagination maybe. reality is, if you say that, you make a complete fool out of urself. "one of the most psychotic and unstable people to have ever lived". so lets see. for example you wanna tell me kinski is on the same level as people like ted bundy ? ok mate.

[@OffTheHorizon]

Kieselstain most likely he is, kinski didnt turn murderous though. Psychotic and delirious is something else than bundys lack of empathy due To him being a psychopath. Both batshit crazy but different categories. You can’t compare Pink Floyd to Kendrick Lamar but both are revolutionary. “Your narrow imagination” this make you actually look stupid, going personal like that. Like you can deduct My psyche Just by Reading 1 sentence.

[@brdynali]

@@OffTheHorizon ok no difference between kinski and ted bundy in your eyes.

[@Himself666]

Herzog rules! Everybody go watch "My Best Fiend". It's amazing.

[@TheCoioty]

you mean 'my best fiend'

[@Himself666]

Yes, thank you.

[@Himself666]

It's a documentary about Herzog's personal and professional relationship with the now deceased mad man, Klaus Kinski.

[@JacobRangel]

My best fiend is the title I think - crazy good doc

[@niigu]

I love this man and I will pay attention to everything he does. His role in the Mandalorian tipped it over the edge for me. Such fascinating character traits.

[@Theomite]

Goddamn, this man is an international treasure. Long live Herzog!

[@DippinSauc]

Werner Herzog the voice from the future. Literally and metaphorically

[@BrownYellow-v5s]

I love the way he talks and his accent

[@sstuckonapuzzle]

I've just finished my first year in a film school, I study directing, and I think I can say that I find it useful. I feel like there are a lot of things (mostly in theory and history) that we would not get to know if we were not studying it. Yes, you can read books but it is not the same. And the other thing is that you get to meet other amazing people with whom you can work with, and get the hang of everything. I feel like this is what film school does, gets film makers together, produces their films and gets them started in this industry.

[@300MediaProductions]

To be fair though, because of the internet, you could just as easily meet people interested in filmmaking and collaborate on films. Equipment is relatively cheap these days. Plus, you wouldn't have to spend money are tuition. There are certain benefits to film school, but I don't think any of its attributes are wholly unique to it.

[@26alexxkidd]

did you learn to forge documents though?

[@jazminratzlaff5357]

Love his voice, one of the greatest to ever direct and act in films. 🇩🇪👑💎⚜️🏆😆🤣😂❤️

[@African.empress]

I speak German, I live in Germany and I've never heard Werner Herzog speak German. I'm kinda nervous to because I absolutely love love love his raunchy yet calm English voice with that typical German accent.

[@eliasmiranda2358]

Herzog is a living legend.

[@mondoseguendo6113]

No, he’s a legend living.

[@UnDEADBishop138]

This man is a total legend. He sees opportunities that many others in his field wouldn't and takes them with finesse.

[@TOverylucky7]

Didn't recognize really the guest, and when I checked his name on google, I mean wow, he has such a diverse collection of movies under his name. I mean Voyzeck AND Jack reacher ? Better check his other stuff, he seems like an amazing director !

[@aizawasuki]

I can listen to Werner Herzog talk all day.

[@YPAReviews]

Picking locks actually does come in handy immensely

[@tremainejotham297]

I completely agree with him. You can learn more in literally less than a month sweeping the stage of a film set watching the commotion than sitting in long lectures for 3 to 4 years, and paying a small fortune. You also develop your own style better when working on your own small projects, mistakes teaching you far better.

[@florete2310]

„Klaus Kinski - consumed with anarchy and madness!“ Still got Conan‘s Werner Herzog impression from his podcast stuck in my head, lol 😂

[@JohnDoe-hr8gb]

the legend himself

[@sel.albertusmagnus]

Werner Herzog Stipetić is a German director, actors, voice actor and writer. He is one of the most important representatives of New German Films and international author films. In 2009, Zeit magazine ranked him among the 100 most policy-oriented people in the world.

[@TheLukio]

The sacred right of trespassing. With a boat over a mountain. This guy is so awesome.

[@johnblack8036]

Wow, this guy is a big deal. Shocking that such as esteemed individual would be on Conan. I haven't seen any of his films in years, but his work from the 70's is as good as it gets.

[@300MediaProductions]

Herzog, perhaps even more so than being a great artist, is a great self-promoter. He knows how to make himself visible.

[@LastOfGamers]

Film making is a complicated profession

[@bhawkfan95]

I want Werner to narrate my life.

[@F3ND1MUS]

I really appreciate everything that you do.

[@cinnamon4605]

Epic Director!

[@KR11111]

I think Werner Herzog is one of my favorite humans of all time

[@fhinnes]

I can't get enough of his voice.

[@acadia5898]

you know he's a real filmmaker when knows the struggle and desperation when making a movie.

[@musiccer7446]

the mandalorian xD

[@awesome420ication]

He has a cameo no Parks and Rec I believe, and no, i don't know him from there. I know he's a documentary filmmaker.

[@AlexKarmazin]

anyone else hear Paul F. Tompkins when Werner speaks?

[@roygfs]

This! I can confirm forging documents in South America is a real craft.

[@RRRobertLazer]

I work in film and taught myself lockpicking. My film school did teach self defense though.

[@kevingibson2519]

His voice and accent are so awesome. Wish he did nature docs

[@TerrorBlades]

"I felt depressed, i wanted to crack open my skull with a mace... or a bat."

[@ohawwgeez3112]

Anyone watching this after watching the Mandalorian?

[@SerMalifact]

yuppp that's why i'm here

[@WTFisTingispingis]

He wishes to move to Orlando.

[@VS-rv5xh]

Why?

[@reasonstojosh2785]

And I thought bounty hunting was a complicated profession lol

[@gpeddino]

At first I thought it was Geoffrey Rush.

[@Emeraldpickaxegaming]

What a legend.

[@RedJet-bq6fq]

Hes an amazing person! Werner Herzog is great 👍👍

[@donsemo4804]

my hero

[@joaovitorribeiroalves1034]

One thing you can learn from him is to never follow a recipe, you have to create a new one for every movie you make. Even stylistically speaking.

[@soolly357]

I love his voice

[@DelightLovesMovies]

Werner Herzog is such an interesting man, I love him and his films.

[@DummyAccount]

Close your eyes and you will hear a very old Arnold Schwartzenegger (sp? )

[@jason3064]

when he said "read this now" i thought the same thing 😄

[@pooramateurvideo]

arnie is from austria, which to the trained ear sounds more like he is moving his jaw side to side while talking

[@fandude7]

Herzog, one of the greatest film directors. He goes beyond filmmaking.

[@citizenkaneVII]

He's so freaking cool.

[@overwatchpotg9783]

"Bounty Hunting is a complicated profession." brought me here.

[@found_documents]

I met him the other day and he signed my bolt cutters.

[@0Imtheslime0]

Orson Wells said the same. You could learn everything about movie making in a week and a half. Herzog is a real legend. The stuff that happened behind the scenes was just as legendary as the movies themselves, like Fitzcarraldo.

[@gmar7836]

Mmmmm noooo. Maybe back in the 1940s or 1950s you could because you just referenced Orson Welles. Today there’s more to it, and it’s very technical. Especially when you get into editing. If you’re going to learn film you have to learn different facets of it. I went to film school. Taking an online course now. There’s a lot you have to know so no, you’ll need a lot more than two weeks, trust me.

[@xXHerrZockXx]

Madlad i salute you! 🙋‍♂️

[@huswsimonbla]

Imagine that Colonel still being alive and seeing this video lol

[@flame1526]

I love Werner Herzog so much.

[@KyleCorwith]

Love this guy!

[@MrBiswas123]

This is why conan is different ....

[@PedroSilvahf]

You dont get to make rescue dawn or bad lieutenant going to school

[@Nick-jt1if]

1:37 Bruh That dude

[@violinsinthevoid4579]

“We must declare holy war against talk shows” Herzog from “Werner Herzog eats his Shoe”.

[@ptt619]

Ironically, they show us his films at my university

[@ufonomicon]

Do cops actually check the validity of a film permit? In New Mexico? I must forge one now!

[@andrewv.9142]

I'm packing my bags and going to film school, ma!

[@mr.wallace4193]

No wards necessary 🤣

[@UnknownUPO]

Paul F. Tompkins is getting really method here

[@ezzong]

Herzog is basically the founder of Dark Brotherhood.

[@alexiberthe2574]

He seems to be kind of guy who would like to see the baby

[@ShreeNation]

The best way to learn filmmaking is by making a film.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Exactly

[@dzefo410]

Seriously, can Werner Herzog please make a podcast?

[@alexanderbondestam]

I thought it was Bill Murray

[@Najvalsa]

Werner ate his own shoe, so that should pretty much tell you what you're getting into with his film making.

[@willwite4256]

That was for a bet. That makes it ok. I think.

[@apolloforabetterfuture4814]

Genius

[@guidoguido2245]

Geiler Bairischer Trachtenjanker, Werner!

[@oscargustaverejlander.]

Not entirely. He covered both but we did not learn the practicality of lock picking or forgery.

[@tucoramirez6058]

Herzog should do one on Area 51 and visiting all the secret hangars.

[@benm628]

legend

[@miketacos9034]

Instructions unclear, ended up conquering several Eastern European countries.

[@nickdasnowman]

Who has two thumbs and not much else hand-wise? I am such a man.

[@koddlodd]

Such a badass

[@vanessacastaneda5197]

I know where I'm going for collage.

[@TheSkyrimNinja]

why did he remove and reupload the video? funny though

[@someguynamedmike4766]

thinking the same here, seems they just cut the Conan intro with the TBS symbol & *ting*

[@Oracio.M.Perata]

I'm here because of 'The Mandalorian'.

[@kingjellybean9795]

Jesus christ i could listen to werner read the ingredients off a can of pringels

[@Wacoal34d]

Most people consider Fitzcarraldo Herzog's most spectacular production, for me Aguirre Wrath of God ofilmed on rafts floating down the terrifyingly powerful Amazon was mucch riskier.

[@toddjolly8543]

After the interview they shared libations to celebrate the closing of their shared narrative.

[@tnowak]

Sounds like papa Arnold ;)

[@geico1975]

Herzog's the best

[@_scabs6669]

I know a guy who knows this guy!

[@Vahig7]

Anybody else getting Bojack vibes?

[@UnfamiliarPlace]

Conan, watering it down: "You have to break the rules sometimes to get a film made!" Herzog: "Sure." Reality: "I didn't just break the rules, I baldfacedly showed a forgery to the colonel of a military camp in the middle of a South American jungle where I was trying to move a 360-ton ship over a mountain while maintaining relationships between feuding Indigenous peoples we had as extras and not drowning when our boat sank, all while living in a harmonyless world that God has left unfinished and full of overwhelming and collective murder..."

[@alecjones4676]

Werner is "made of solid stuff," as we say in the south