: True to his "no special effects" philosophy, Herzog actually had a 320-ton steamship dragged over a steep hill using only a system of pulleys and indigenous labor.
: Filming took three years and faced numerous setbacks, including injuries to the crew—such as the cinematographer's hand being split open during the climax—and actual attacks by local tribes. Themes and Legacy Fitzcarraldo YIFY
: Herzog often referred to himself by this title, reflecting the film's theme of obsessive, near-impossible goals that serve no practical purpose other than the realization of a dream. : True to his "no special effects" philosophy,
: The production was plagued by the volatile behavior of lead actor Klaus Kinski, who frequently engaged in violent outbursts and "rages" over minor issues on set. reflecting the film's theme of obsessive