THE GREAT ECSTASY OF WOODCARVER STEINER

An early documentary from the incomparable Werner Herzog (NOSFERATU THE VAMPYRE), THE GREAT ECSTASY OF WOODCARVER STEINER is a thrilling portrait of a man driven by passion and vision to accomplish a goal many considered impossible. Walter Steiner is a full-time carpenter who uses his day job to finance his true love: ski flying. Despite the dangers of the sport and the struggles of balancing multiple lives, Steiner is determined to let his love of flight fuel him towards breaking the world record distance regardless of the cost. Herzog has spent much of his career examining the humanities of men who pushed beyond the boundaries to reach their dreams, and THE GREAT ECSTASY OF WOODCARVER STEINER is a touching and essential step in that artistic journey.