Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World

Synopsis

Society depends on the Internet for nearly everything but rarely do we step back and recognize its endless intricacies and unsettling omnipotence. From the brilliant mind of Werner Herzog comes his newest vehicle for exploration, a playful yet chilling examination of our rapidly interconnecting online lives. Herzog documents a treasure trove of interviews of strange and beguiling individuals—ranging from Internet pioneers to victims of wireless radiation, whose anecdotes and reflections weave together a complex portrait of our brave new world.

Director Biography

Werner Herzog, born in Munich in 1942, grew up in a remote valley in the Bavarian mountains. He started developing films at age 15 and made his first phone call at the age of 17. Herzog dropped out of college, where he was studying history and literature. Since then, he has written, produced, and directed over 70 films. He has also published books, staged operas, acted in films, and founded the Rogue Film School.