# Into the Inferno (2016)

> Werner Herzog journeys across active volcanic landscapes, joining scientific investigation with cultural belief and awe before Earth’s most powerful geological forces.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/234004

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Werner Herzog
- Cast: Werner Herzog, Clive Oppenheimer, Mael Moses, Sri Sumarti, Tim D. White, Kampiro Kayrento, Yonatan Sahle, Isaac Wan
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846318/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: awe-inspiring, philosophical, eerie, reflective evening, nature documentary night

## Synopsis

Journey into the heart of nature's fury and beauty as volcanoes come alive.

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