Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe

In this unique documentary, the renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog fulfills a peculiar promise by cooking and eating his own shoe. The film captures Herzog’s eccentric commitment, which he made to encourage young filmmaker Errol Morris to complete his project. Directed by Les Blank, the documentary offers a humorous yet insightful look into Herzog’s philosophy on filmmaking and dedication to the craft. While the film did not receive any major awards, it remains a fascinating piece of cinema history. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.