My Best Fiend (1999)

7.8Not Rated95 minDirector: Werner Herzog

1999 German film

My Best Fiend (German: Mein liebster Feind - Klaus Kinski, literally My Dearest Foe - Klaus Kinski) is a 1999 German documentary film written and directed by Werner Herzog, about his tumultuous yet productive relationship with German actor Klaus Kinski. It was released on DVD in 2000 by Anchor Bay.

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What is My Best Fiend about?
My Best Fiend (1999) — The love-hate relationship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski, the deep trust between the director and the actor, and their independently and simultaneously hatched plans to murder one another.
Is My Best Fiend based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is My Best Fiend scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.