Werner Herzog has spent 50 years insisting that lies reveal deeper truths. That argument has become harder to make
Arts & Letters Daily • 2/27/2026
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Werner Herzog has spent 50 years insisting that lies reveal deeper truths. However, that argument has become harder to make.
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