Aguirre, the Wrath of God 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

Aguirre, the Wrath of God Arrives on 4K Blu-ray August 25

The British Film Institute releases Werner Herzog's 1972 film restored in 4K with extensive extras

by Bryony Clohessy

6 Aug 2025

Aguirre, the Wrath of God, directed by Werner Herzog, arrives on 4K Blu-ray from the British Film Institute on August 25. This 1972 epic - shot on location in the Amazonian jungle near Machu Picchu, is getting a big upgrade with it's new 4K restoration. The film stars Klaus Kinski as Don Lope de Aguirre, a ruthless conquistador leading a doomed expedition in...