It’s rare for one to exit a Werner Herzog film, particularly his documentary work, and not have at least somewhat of a shifted perspective on life. While we’re awaiting news on his next feature film, we’re confident that this summer’s Act of Killing (co-produced by the filmmaking talent) will do the trick.
However, if one wants another taste of his work, we’ve got a new, brief piece of commercial art that takes his aesthetics and distills them into a striking 30-second piece. Working for AT&T and BBDO New York, this pubic service announcement is part of the “It Can Wait” campaign. Showcasing a teen named Xzavier, paralyzed after a text message-related accident, see it below and more on the official site.