The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner is a 1974 documentary film by German filmmaker Werner Herzog. It is about Walter Steiner, a celebrated ski jumper of his era who worked as a carpenter for his full-time occupation. Showcased is Steiner's quest for a world record in ski flying, as well as the dangers involved in the sport. Herzog has considered it one of his "most important films."

The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner (1974)
Directed by Werner Herzog
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Movie Info
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Tags
1974 Release, Carpenter, Dangerous Sports, Documentary Film, Important Films, Ski Flying, Ski Jumper, World Record
Attributes
Subject: Alps, Documentary about spirituality
Alternate Titles
Die große Ekstase des Bildschnitzers Steiner
DE
El gran éxtasis del escultor de madera Steiner
ES
La grande estasi dell'intagliatore Steiner
IT
La grande extase du sculpteur sur bois Steiner
FR
O Grande Êxtase do Entalhador Steiner
BR
The Great Ecstasy of the Sculptor Steiner
, US
The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner
, CA, GB, US
Wielka ekstaza snycerza Steinera
PL
Η μεγάλη έκσταση του ξυλογλύπτη Στάινερ
GR
Великий экстаз резчика по дереву Штайнера
, RU