Movie

Fata Morgana

★ 6.5(86)19721h 16m

Fata Morgana is streaming on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+ in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Alleskino. Availability checked 29 June 2026.

Where to watch Fata Morgana

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Werner Herzog
Release date: 1972-02-01
Runtime: 1h 16m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Werner Herzog Filmproduktion

Fata Morgana — trailer

About Fata Morgana

Fata Morgana is a 1972 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Werner Herzog, starring Lotte Eisner, Wolfgang Bächler and Manfred Eigendorf. It has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 86 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fata Morgana in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Shot under extreme conditions and inspired by Mayan creation theory, the film contemplates the illusion of reality and the possibility of capturing for the camera something which is not there. It is about the mirages of nature—and the nature of mirage.

Cast

Lotte Eisner

Narrator (voice)

Wolfgang Bächler

Narrator (voice)

Manfred Eigendorf

Narrator (voice)

Günther W. Welpert

Narrator (voice)

Eugen des Montagnes

James William Gledhill

Wolfgang von Ungern-Sternberg

Themes & keywords

avant-gardetuaregpoetic documentarydjazairalgerian sahara

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fata Morgana in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Fata Morgana on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Alleskino.

Is Fata Morgana on Netflix?+

Fata Morgana is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+.

How long is Fata Morgana?+

Fata Morgana has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

Who stars in Fata Morgana?+

Fata Morgana stars Lotte Eisner, Wolfgang Bächler, Manfred Eigendorf, Günther W. Welpert and Eugen des Montagnes.

When did Fata Morgana come out?+

Fata Morgana is a 1972 movie directed by Werner Herzog.

What genre is Fata Morgana?+

Fata Morgana is Documentary film.

Who directed Fata Morgana?+

Fata Morgana was directed by Werner Herzog.