The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner
Jan 01 1974
•1h 45m
•Documentary
A study of the psychology of a champion ski-flyer, whose full-time occupation is carpentry.
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Werner Herzog
Self
Walter Steiner
Self
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