Jesus Christ Saviour (2008)

Klaus Kinski has perhaps the most ferocious reputation of all screen actors his volatility was documented to electrifying effect in Werner Herzogs 1999 portrait My Best Fiend This documentary provides further fascinating insight into the talent and the tantrums of the great man Beset by hecklers Kinski tries to deliver an epic monologue about the life of Christ with whom he perhaps identifies a little too closely The performance becomes a standoff as Kinski fights for control of the crowd and alters the words to bait his tormentors Indispensable for Kinski fans and a riveting introduction for newcomers this is a unique document which Variety called a time capsule of societal ideals and personal demons