It has also been regarded as "one of modern cinema's key films." Its influence has lasted and the 1997 film Gummo by Harmony Korine, which was similarly received, may be seen as a "direct descendant" of Fata Morgana. The influence of the film may also be seen in the recent work of such directors as Terrence Malick and Claire Denis. In December 2013 the film was screened by West Hollywood's Cinefamily with a live performance by American drone metal band Earth. Chapter points Part One: Die Schöpfung ("Creation") Desert Landscapes Plane Wreck Civilization in the desert Boy with desert animal City in the Hills Part Two: Das Paradies ("Paradise") Old man with medals Scientist with Monitor Lizard Sea Turtle The 'Blitzkrieg' is Insanity Part Three: Das Goldene Zeitalter ("The Golden Age*) What can we learn from the turtle Musical duo Landscapes from the air Mirage source: Soundtrack (partial) "Coronation Mass" (Kyrie) - Mozart "Ghetto Raga" - Third Ear Band "Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye" - Leonard Cohen "Suzanne" - Leonard Cohen "So Long, Marianne" - Leonard Cohen "Sea of Joy" - Blind Faith "Sweet Potato" (Booker T. Jones) - John Renbourn source: References External links 1971 films 1970s avant-garde and experimental films 1971 documentary films German avant-garde and experimental films German documentary films West German films Films shot in Algeria Films shot in the Canary Islands Films set in deserts Films directed by Werner Herzog 1970s German films