The Werner Herzog Collection Blu-ray Box Set

The Werner Herzog Collection is an eight-disc Blu-ray box set compiling 18 films from the German director, including feature films, shorts and documentary extras. Its long programme suits viewers seeking a broad retrospective rather than a single-film release.

At a glance

The description lists 18 films spanning 1967–1987, including Aguirre, Wrath of God, The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser, Nosferatu, the Vampyre and Fitzcarraldo.
Selected extras include full-length audio commentaries, Burden of Dreams, a South Bank Show episode, trailers and stills galleries.
The collection is described as digitally remastered in High Definition, with original aspect ratios and optional German and English audio on selected titles.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£51.48~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Broad selection of Herzog features and short films in one eight-disc set.
Documentary and interview-style extras add context beyond the films themselves.
English subtitles are listed for the German-language material.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Collection
Format	Blu-ray, Box set, Dolby
Number of discs	8
Runtime	23 hours and 11 minutes
Genre	Drama, World Cinema
Contributor	Werner Herzog

Playback and languages
Language	English, German
Subtitles	English
Aspect ratio	4:3 - 1.33:1

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	1.7 x 11.9 x 16.1 cm; 130 g

Release
Release date	25 Aug. 2014
Studio	Bfi
Country of origin	United Kingdom

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing gives the runtime as both 23 hours and 11 minutes and 1,391 minutes (+ extras), it also describes the set as eight discs while its technical line says BD50 x 8. It lists 4:3 - 1.33:1 in product details but gives original aspect ratios of 1.33:1, 1.66:1 and 1.85:1 in the description, verify the selected edition's exact disc and presentation details if these matter.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers wanting a substantial Werner Herzog film retrospective rather than a single title.
Collectors interested in documentaries, commentaries and archival extras alongside the films.

Less suited to

Buyers looking for 4K UHD or a current-release presentation, the listing identifies this as Blu-ray and dates it to 2014.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 249 ratings

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Customer feedback reports strong enthusiasm for the film selection and collection, and positive comments about the box set's quality. The aggregate rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 249 ratings, with 78% at five stars, ratings alone do not explain individual experiences. For viewers seeking an extensive Herzog retrospective, the positive reports align with the breadth of films and extras listed, though they do not establish disc presentation details.