Lessons of Darkness_
Shortly after the Gulf War, oil fires were raging all through Kuwait. In the week before this sea of fire would be extinguished, Werner Herzog filmed this apocalyptic landscape with its murky skies, scorched earth and capricious flames.
Starring
Werner Herzog
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Lessons of Darkness was released 34 years ago in 1992.
Overview
Shortly after the Gulf War, oil fires were raging all through Kuwait. In the week before this sea of fire would be extinguished, Werner Herzog filmed this ap...
Lessons of Darkness is a War, Documentary, TV Movie film with a runtime of 0h 54m.
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Status
Released
Runtime
54 min (0h 54m)
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Rating
7.8/10 (146 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Lessons of Darkness about?
Shortly after the Gulf War, oil fires were raging all through Kuwait. In the week before this sea of fire would be extinguished, Werner Herzog filmed this apocalyptic landscape with its murky skies, scorched earth and capricious flames.
How long is Lessons of Darkness?
Lessons of Darkness has a runtime of 54 minutes (0h 54m).
Who stars in Lessons of Darkness?
The cast of Lessons of Darkness includes Werner Herzog.
What is the rating of Lessons of Darkness?
Lessons of Darkness has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 146 votes on TMDB.
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War
Documentary
TV Movie