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Critic Marc Savlov
rated 8

The film is a landmark chunk of cinema, a marvel and a nightmare all in one, rife with compelling, inexplicable images of one man's impudence in the face of overwhelming fate.

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My Best Fiend offers a glimpse into Werner Herzog & Klaus Kinski's tempestuous, legendary collaboration. The docu-drama reflects upon their deep-seated love-hate bond, which culminated in independently hatched plots to murder each other. The film also showcases their artistic partnership through five films that earned worldwide acclaim. Through interviews with Herzog, Kinski's co-stars, and a photographer close to the actor, we delve into the life of an Enfant terrible, marked by passion, talent, and unpredictable fury. My Best Fiend encapsulates the complicated trust between the director & actor and preserves the iconic union for generations to come.

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