# 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.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 37.99 GBP
- Previous price: 51.48 GBP
- Discount: 26%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T07:02:31.351Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 249

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## 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.

## 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.

## 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

## Before you buy

- 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.

## 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.

## Customer feedback

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.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the collection's content and describe the films as masterpieces.
- Positive themes: Customers report positive impressions of the box set's quality.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many films are listed in the collection?
The description says the box set compiles 18 films, including features and short films.
### What extras are described?
Selected extras include audio commentaries, Burden of Dreams, a South Bank Show programme, trailers, stills galleries and an illustrated booklet.
### Are English subtitles included?
English subtitles are listed, the description says the films include German-language and English-language material.
### Is this a 4K release?
No 4K format is stated, the listing identifies the collection as Blu-ray.

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