30 December 2025
Werner Herzog: Combating the Soulless Tide of AI and Deepfakes in a Post-Truth World
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Werner Herzog, the iconic German filmmaker, has dominated headlines this week with his provocative new book The Future of Truth, a philosophical dive into ecstatic truth, fake news, and humanitys eternal dance with deception. Winnipeg Free Press critic Matt Horseman raves that Herzog ruminates on lifes truths and fictions in enchanting, philosophical prose, spotlighting his career tricks like staging pilgrims in Bells from the Deep and his warnings against deepfakes and AI bots. Rocky Mountain PBS reports Herzog appeared on Amanpour and Company on December 23, passionately focusing on whats real and false in our disinformation age, urging viewers never to stop fighting for truth. The Apple Podcasts episode from around December 20 echoes this, with Herzog telling Christiane Amanpour we must combat the soulless tide of fabricated realities.
Herzogs sharp AI skepticism steals the show elsewhere. MARS Magazine quotes him dismissing AI-generated movies as completely dead with no soul, while AV Club captures his Conan OBrien chat labeling them empty and soulless, plus a chilling prediction that AI will become the overwhelming face of warfare. No fresh public appearances or social media buzz surface in the last few days, but his piracy quip from an undated Visions du Reel masterclass resurfaces on IMDb news, calling it the most successful form of distribution with reluctant support.
Business stirs with AV Club announcing Orlando Bloom and Domhnall Gleeson joining Rooney Mara and Kate Mara in Herzogs upcoming Bucking Fastard, a casting coup hinting at his next wild vision. Mentions ripple through film blogs like Film Freak Central and Film Threat, invoking his style for everything from Neil Diamond biopics to haunting shorts. No unconfirmed rumors, just solid promo heat around the book that could redefine his legacy on truth in a post-truth world. At 82, Herzogs voice cuts sharper than ever, blending erudition with that signature growl.
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Werner Herzog, the iconic German filmmaker, has dominated headlines this week with his provocative new book The Future of Truth, a philosophical dive into ecstatic truth, fake news, and humanitys eternal dance with deception. Winnipeg Free Press critic Matt Horseman raves that Herzog ruminates on lifes truths and fictions in enchanting, philosophical prose, spotlighting his career tricks like staging pilgrims in Bells from the Deep and his warnings against deepfakes and AI bots. Rocky Mountain PBS reports Herzog appeared on Amanpour and Company on December 23, passionately focusing on whats real and false in our disinformation age, urging viewers never to stop fighting for truth. The Apple Podcasts episode from around December 20 echoes this, with Herzog telling Christiane Amanpour we must combat the soulless tide of fabricated realities.
Herzogs sharp AI skepticism steals the show elsewhere. MARS Magazine quotes him dismissing AI-generated movies as completely dead with no soul, while AV Club captures his Conan OBrien chat labeling them empty and soulless, plus a chilling prediction that AI will become the overwhelming face of warfare. No fresh public appearances or social media buzz surface in the last few days, but his piracy quip from an undated Visions du Reel masterclass resurfaces on IMDb news, calling it the most successful form of distribution with reluctant support.
Business stirs with AV Club announcing Orlando Bloom and Domhnall Gleeson joining Rooney Mara and Kate Mara in Herzogs upcoming Bucking Fastard, a casting coup hinting at his next wild vision. Mentions ripple through film blogs like Film Freak Central and Film Threat, invoking his style for everything from Neil Diamond biopics to haunting shorts. No unconfirmed rumors, just solid promo heat around the book that could redefine his legacy on truth in a post-truth world. At 82, Herzogs voice cuts sharper than ever, blending erudition with that signature growl.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI