Little Dieter needs to fly

I really enjoyed this film. I think it was incredibly powerful.  It is the first film of Werner Herzog that I have seen and it will defiantly not be the last.

I found the performative element really intriguing. I think it is effective both for the audience and the subject. For the audience it shows us the enviroment that Dieter had to live through.  it makes the idea hit home even more I feel. For Dieter however I feel that it is used as a tool by Herzog in oreder to get more into his head and to get him to relive the experience which would lead to more in depth interviews and deeper feelings.

The fact that the 'presenter' is Dieter makes the film even more powereful. If it was simply Herzog's voice over telling the story it would not have the same filmic effect. It would also not bring to life the feelings and pain that Dieter went through during his orderal.

Another trick Herzog uses is going into Dieters home with him. By showing the filmmaker round him home he is is a relitive comfort zone and therefore the interview is more intimate and revealing.

Overall 'Little Dieter needs to fly' Is a great performative documentary I think and is a great display of the skill Herzog has as a filmmaker. Also I think it is a great example of a docuemtary style that I had certainly not seen much of before.