I Don’t Like the Term Neurodivergence
The Bavarian auteur talks directing Kate and Rooney Mara in Bucking Fastard and his popularity on Instagram
TL;DR
- Werner Herzog dislikes contemporary terms like 'neurodivergence' and 'ADHD,' finding them to be political correctness.
- His new film, 'Bucking Fastard,' stars Kate and Rooney Mara as conjoined twins Jean and Joan Holbrooke.
- The film revisits Herzogian themes of outsiders but introduces vengeful characters, unlike his earlier works.
- Herzog defends his characters, stating they are 'dead centre' rather than clinical aberrations.
- Contrary to his usual bleak portrayals, the sisters in 'Bucking Fastard' rescue a young fox.
- Herzog's work continues to attract young audiences, with many fans being teenagers.
- He has an active Instagram account, initiated by his son, despite not owning a mobile phone himself.