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Into the Abyss

DocumentaryCrime

2011, Movie, 1h 45min

We do not know when and how we will die. Death Row inmates do. Werner Herzog embarks on a dialogue with Death Row inmates, asks questions about life and death and looks deep into these individuals, their stories, their crimes.

Country: Germany,United States,Canada

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Reviews

Critic Philip Wilding

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A haunting portrayal of people who are neither completely innocent nor wholly evil, and the terrible price of killing...

Read full review at Empire

Critic Scott Tobias

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Herzog’s goal isn’t to convince an appeals board to reopen the case—if it is, he’s failed utterly—but to understand the death penalty from every angle, satisfying another curiosity in a career compelled by them.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Roger Ebert

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...may be the saddest film Werner Herzog has ever made.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Bjørn Andersen

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...et smukt og nænsomt indblik i menneskelig natur og hvordan en tragisk forbrydelse kan påvirke os.

Read full review at Cinemazone

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What is Into the Abyss about? Toggle content

Into the Abyss is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the complexities of human nature and the US justice system. The film follows the stories of two young men, Michael Perry and Jason Burkett, who were convicted of a triple murder in Texas and sentence to death and life in prison, respectively. Through interviews with the prisoners, their families, and law enforcement, director Werner Herzog explores the devastating effects of crime and punishment on all involved. With a focus on the lead up to Perry's execution, Herzog raises questions about morality, guilt, and redemption, inviting viewers to reflect on their own beliefs and values.

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You can stream Into the Abyss on: Amazon Prime ⎥ AMC+ Amazon Store Pluto TV