Werner Herzog finds Joaquin Phoenix Upside Down in a Wrecked Car and advises: “Man, Relax”

Werner Herzog tells the story of getting shot during a BBC interview, and reveals the advice he gave Joaquin Phoenix when he found the movie star upside down in a wrecked car. The iconic German director sat down with Janna Levin last October to discuss his new memoir, Every Man for Himself and God Against All, and what it means to survive against all odds.
Watch the full conversation: • Werner Herzog Is A Poe...
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[@kokomanation]

He wanted to light up a cigarette in car accident not the most clever thing possible

[@cyro1079]

I read that Joaquin went to rehab shortly after that car crash incident. So it wasn't a question of clever or not. This was an issue of personal problems that he was probably going through at the time, whatever it is alcohol or drug abuse. Hence, clearly he wasn't in the best state of mind at the time to say the least.

[@Elena-er7zp]

he was high/drunk and not making the best decisions

[@babazouc]

😁😁