Werner Herzog | West Germany | 94 minutes | 1976 | German
The setting is an 18th century Bavarian town with a glass blowing factory which produces a brilliant red "ruby glass." When the master glass blower dies, the secret to producing the ruby glass is lost, and the town gradually sinks into disorder and madness. The main character is Hias, a seer from the hills, who speaks prophecy to the townspeople. [Wikipedia]
Writers: Herbert Achternbusch, Werner Herzog
Starring: Josef Bierbichler, Stefan Güttler and Clemens Scheitz
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