Herzog to shoot Loch Ness.

Matt<>Broon · 07-01-2003, 07:43 AM

I thought some of us might be interested to hear this little snippet -

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LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - German filmmaker Werner Herzog is embarking on his next project, a documentary that will explore the myth of the Loch Ness monster.

"The Enigma of Loch Ness," which Herzog will direct and produce, is set to begin principal photography in the Loch Ness area of Scotland in late July for about two months.

The project, described as part expedition, part social study, is also being produced by screenwriter Zak Penn ("X2: X-Men United"), who put together the financing for the film.

"Loch Ness" will examine the myth and mysteries surrounding the creature purported to exist in Scotland`s most famous body of water. The expedition team, led by Herzog, will set out to discover the real story behind the monster who is said to lurk in one of the world`s deepest lakes. It will attempt to answer such questions as to how the story transformed into myth and why has it attracted so much international attention.

On location, Herzog will visit the lake`s surrounding communities and delve into the locals` conception of the elusive creature. Next, he will probe the body of water searching for clues as to the genesis of the mystery.

The project marks Penn`s second producing credit, having previously helped bring Warner Bros.` animated "Osmosis Jones" to the big screen. He became friendly with Herzog when the two collaborated on a project that is still being developed.

"When Werner told me about this idea about the Loch Ness, I leapt at the chance because I`m such a fan of Werner`s and it`s a subject that`s always fascinated me -- a monster living in a lake," said Penn. "I`m interested in all those types of things, which I guess is why I write a lot of science fiction. I know this is a weird twist in my career, but I`m enjoying it."

Herzog most recently directed "Wheel of Time," a documentary about Buddhist initiation ceremonies that featured interviews with the Dalai Lama.

His feature credits include "Fitzcarraldo" and "Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht."

Not to mention the recently contentious 'Aguirre'.

He gets around a bit doesn't he?