After seeing "Rescue Dawn," I finally got around to pulling down Herzog’s documentary "Little Dieter Needs To Fly," about Viet Nam war survivor Dieter Dengler. Under Herzog’s deft guidance, Dengler recounts his life and tells the most harrowing story of wartime capture, torture and escape that I have ever heard. Dengler’s indomitable German spirit and brisk optimism makes him an ideal subject for Herzog, who captures the sensitivity and intellect of truly remarkable man. I would recommend seeing "Rescue Dawn" before viewing "Little Dieter Needs To Fly" due to surprise elements in the story.
