Werner Herzog's HEART OF GLASS (1976) + Bavarian Wines!
Sat, Jul 19
|Epsilon Spires
Infamously, the entire cast was placed under hypnosis for this visionary fable! Set in a Bavarian village in the 1800's, a herdsman foresees the rise and collapse of the industrial revolution. Enjoy a Franconia Wine Tasting and listening party of mesmerizing soundtracks by Popol Vuh before the film!
Time & Location
Jul 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Epsilon Spires, 190 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301, USA
About the event
Heart of Glass (1976, 94 mins). Infamously, Herzog placed his entire cast of actors into a trance state for this rarely-seen fable about a village collectively going insane after its glass factory loses the formula for its fabulous, much-prized ruby glass. Wine Tasting and Mini-Talk 6:30pm. Film 8pm. Spaces are very limited for the Bavairan Wine Experience, We Recommend Reserving in Advance!
ABOUT THE WINE TASTING:
The setting for Heart of Glass is in the state of Bavaria, though lesser known than the more famous wine regions as the Mosel or Rheingau for example, Bavaria has the wine region of Franconia, with unique high mineral soils and a warmer climate, famed for the exceptional dry white Silvaner wines that come in the unique short and round shaped bottle known as the bocksbeutel. We will taste some samples served in ruby glass and learn more about Franconian wines while listening to the music of and also…
Tickets
WINE TASTING & FILM
Admission for one to HEART OF GLASS and Bavarian Wine Tasting experience curated by Sommelier Rob Forman. Cheese, fruits and other light food pairings are included. Wine Tasting and Mini-Talk 6:30pm. Film begins at 8pm.
$30.00
FILM & POPCORN
TICKETS: Film & Popcorn Admission for one to HEART OF GLASS (Film & Free Popcorn Included). Please choose your seating with respect for others and let us know if you require special arrangements. Thank you for your support! Enjoy the program! Wine Tasting and Mini-Talk are at 6:30pm. Film begins after at 8pm.
$15.00
Sliding-Scale Ticket
Ticket for one to HEART OF GLASS! Wine Tasting and Film is $30. General admission for the film is $15. Screening begins at 8pm . Thanks to a generous grant from the Ben and Jerry’s Foundation, subsidized sliding-scale tickets are available for those who self-identify as experiencing financial hardship. In order to make this program accessible for all, we are offering tickets by sliding scale. Taking equity and inclusion into account, please pay what you can to help support the venue.
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