Wim Wenders

Wim Wenders

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Wim Wenders is a renowned German filmmaker, director, and producer known for his contributions to cinema through a unique blend of visual storytelling and poignant themes. With a career spanning several decades, Wenders has directed iconic films such as 'Paris, Texas' and 'Wings of Desire'. He is recognized for his innovative use of 3D technology in film, advocating for its potential in creating a more immersive experience for audiences. His recent visit to India, as part of a cultural exploration organized by the Film Heritage Foundation, highlights his appreciation for diverse cultures and languages, paralleling his deep engagement with the history and evolution of cinema.

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Wim Wenders defended his decision not to remove the controversial scene from his film during a public appearance.

Nastassja Kinski quer apagar cena que gravou seminua aos 13 anos num filme de Wenders | Cinema
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-06-02
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Wim Wenders has stated that he would not make the controversial scene in the same way today due to changing sensitivities.

Nastassja Kinski fordert Löschung von Nacktszene in Wenders-Film
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-02
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Wim Wenders has opposed the removal of the controversial scene and has called for a broader discussion in the film industry.

Nastassja Kinski, Wim Wenders e lo scontro su una scena porno del 1975: «Avevo solo 13 anni, deve cancellarla». Lui: «Ma in quanti altri casi dovremmo farlo?»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-06-01
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Nastassja Kinski

Wim Wenders spoke about his film 'Falsche Bewegung' during his acceptance speech for the Ehren-Lola award.

Bedroht Natassja Kinski das Weltkino? Zur Infamie der Rhetorik von Wim Wenders - Kultur
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-05-30
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Nastassja Kinski
Nastassja Kinski

Wim Wenders is honored at the Deutscher Filmpreis for his lifetime achievement in filmmaking.

Deutscher Filmpreis 2024: Wim Wenders wird geehrt - Kultur
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-05-30
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Nastassja Kinski
Nastassja Kinski

Wim Wenders received an honorary award for his contributions to German cinema.

Kultur: die neusten Meldungen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-29
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Wim Wenders directed the film in which Nastassja Kinski appeared nude at the age of 13.

Nastassja Kinski mit 13 nackt im Film: Ist Wim Wenders unantastbar? - Kultur
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-05-29
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Nastassja Kinski
Nastassja Kinski

Wim Wenders directed the film in which Nastassja Kinski appeared nude at the age of 13.

Nastassja Kinski mit 13 nackt im im Film: Ist Wim Wenders unantastbar? - Kultur
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-05-28
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Nastassja Kinski
Nastassja Kinski

Wim Wenders, one of the most important German authors of the second half of the 20th century, was attacked for his views on the relationship between art and politics.

Plitko
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2026-02-28
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Wim Wenders commented that a film festival is not a place for realpolitik.

Tricia Tuttle und die Krise der Berlinale: Was steckt dahinter?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-28
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Wim Wenders is the president of the jury at the Berlin Film Festival and is known for his influential films.

Вим Вендерс сака да нѐ спаси од живиот песок на политиката
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2026-02-28
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Wim Wenders is a German director and the jury chairman who made controversial remarks about the intersection of art and politics at the Berlin Film Festival.

Lāču bilance / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-02-26
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Wim Wenders is the president of the jury at the Berlinale.

La Berlinale se clôt sur une cérémonie très politique et récompense des films engagés
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-02-23
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Wim Wenders, the jury chairman, commented on the film's political language and its implications for the future.

Главный приз Берлинале получила драма о турецкой паре «Желтые письма»
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2026-02-23
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Wim Wenders is the jury president who sparked outrage by trying to steer the festival away from the controversy over Gaza.

‘Yellow Letters’ wins Berlin’s Golden Bear
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-23
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Wim Wenders is the president of the jury and is referenced by Noah Segan.

O zi cu miniaturi | adevarul.ro
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-02-23
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German director Wim Wenders used his final appearance as jury president to call for filmmakers and activists to act as allies.

Reditelj optužio Njemačku da je partner u genocidu, ministar napustio ceremoniju
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2026-02-22
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Wim Wenders is a German director who presided over the jury at the Berlin Film Festival and sparked controversy with his comments on politics in cinema.

Podcast No Escuro: Wim Wenders encostado à parede: “Diz alguma coisa política!” | Podcast No Escuro
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-02-22
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Wim Wenders, the jury president, attempted to steer the festival away from the controversy surrounding Gaza.

Drama político, ‘Yellow letters’ vence o Festival de Berlim
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-02-22
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Wim Wenders headed the jury at the Berlin Film Festival where 'Everybody Digs Bill Evans' won an award.

Irish-UK biopic of jazz pianist Bill Evans wins prestigious award at Berlin Film Festival – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-22
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Wim Wenders, president of the jury, spoke about the empathy of cinema during the Berlinale 2026 awards announcement.

“Yellow Letters” é o Urso de Ouro de Berlim, Wim Wenders rendeu-se à evidência | Festival de Cinema de Berlim
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-02-22
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Tilda Swinton

Wim Wenders is a German director who chaired the festival jury this year.

Berlīnes kinofestivāla Zelta lāci saņem filma Yellow Letters / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-02-21
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Wim Wenders, the jury chairman, sparked controversy with his comments regarding the German government's support for Israel.

Berlyno kino festivalio pabaigą užtemdė ginčai dėl Gazos Ruožo
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-02-21
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