Famed Director Werner Herzog Can’t Get the Brain Out of His Mind in ‘The Theater of Thought’
While the documentary can sometimes feel like an extended segment of ‘60 Minutes,’ the director’s discursive style and occasional flights-of-fancy elevate the procession of professors, doctors, entrepreneurs, and devices.

Director Werner Herzog has built a reputation on making movies that ponder life’s existential questions. His new documentary, “The Theater of Thought,” delves into the latest technologies and scientific research focused on the brain. While it can sometimes feel like an extended segment of “60 Minutes,” the director’s discursive style and occasional flights-of-fancy elevate the film’s procession of professors, doctors, entrepreneurs, and devices.
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