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Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin

Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin

2019·Movie·1h 29mPG

Documentary

6.9 / 10 (34 votes)

The world reveals itself to those who travel on foot

When Bruce Chatwin was dying of AIDS, his friend Werner Herzog made a final visit. As a parting gift, Chatwin gave him his rucksack. Thirty years later, Herzog sets out on his own journey, inspired by Chatwin’s passion for the nomadic life, uncovering stories of lost tribes, wanderers and dreamers.

Directed by
Werner Herzog
Original language
English
Released
28 April 2019

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • Werner Herzog

    Werner Herzog

    Self - Interviewer and Narrator (voice)

  • Bruce Chatwin

    Bruce Chatwin

    Self (archive footage)

  • KE

    Karin Eberhard

    Self

  • NS

    Nicholas Shakespeare

    Self

  • EC

    Elizabeth Chatwin

    Self

  • PV

    Petronella Vaarzon-Morel

    Self

  • GM

    Glenn Morrison

    Self

  • ML

    Michael Liddle Pula

    Self

  • MW

    Marcus Wheeler

    Self

  • SA

    Shaun Angeles Penange

    Self

  • PB

    Peter Bartlett

    Self

  • RG

    Robin Granites

    Self