Film, Photography and Video Werner Herzog’s Thoughts on the Jungle from ‘Burden of Dreams’ Film director Werner Herzog makes acidic observations about the jungle in Les Blank’s documentary “Burden of Dreams.” Herzog’s comments were likely fueled by exasperation from shooting his film “Fitzcarraldo” in the jungles of South America. Blank’s “Burden of Dreams” captures Herzog at work on the film. Share This Previous Article"Dust Radio: A Film About Chris Whitley": Interview With Co-Director Jonathan Mayor Next ArticleMan of the World: Blues Guitarist Peter Green March 4, 2014