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If I had made the film immediately after [Klaus Kinski's] death, I'm sure it would have been much darker. Today I can laugh about what happened between us; I see the bizarre side of everything and look back with some serenity. - Werner Herzog

My Best Fiend is an absorbing and sometimes shocking portrait of Herzog's tumultuous relationship with his frequent screen collaborator Klaus Kinski. Their work together is legendary for their conflicts – from Kinski's violent tantrums on set to Herzog's threats to murder his star – but also for the extraordinary films they made together: from 1972's Aguirre, the Wrath of God to their final film, Cobra Verde 1987. Herzog digs deep into the mythos of their relationship while also exploring what made Kinski such a revelation on screen. Neither a hagiography nor a damnation, My Best Fiend is an essential work in understanding the puzzle of these two major artists.

PG | Mature themes