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The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner (Die grosse Ekstase des Bildschnitzers Steiner)
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| Genre: | Documentary |
| Release Date: | January 1, 1974 |
| Running time: | 45 minutes |
| Cast: | Walter Steiner |
| Director: | Werner Herzog |
| Producer: | Werner Herzog |
| Writer: | Werner Herzog |
| Distributor: | Contemporary Films Ltd |
Description: In this documentary, the dramatic ski-jumping exploits of Walter Steiner are explored, along with his life-story and the philosophy which motivates him. Steiner is a Swiss woodcarver who experiences something resembling bliss in the confrontation with fear which is a feature of ski-jumping. One highlight of the film is its slow-motion footage of jumping.~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
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