Drawing parallels between his early films and his personal biography this documentary traces Wim Wenders' own history focussing on the director's life prior to his leaving Germany for the USA after his international breakthrough with The American Friend (1976/77). In intimate conversations Wim Wenders talks about his sheltered upbringing in post-war Germany. The film follows him on a journey into the past that takes him to Paris where he lived as a young painter and made his decision to become a filmmaker. He recounts his experiences successes and failures as a film... student on the way to becoming a director. He also conveys the attitudes and the euphoric mood among the first intake of students at Munich's newly founded film school. Apart from Wenders himself some of his most important fellow-travellers also have their say including Peter Handke Robby M''ller R''diger Vogler Bruno Ganz and Lisa Kreuzer. As they remember they discuss some of the fundamental recurring themes of Wenders' films such as the search for identity friendship and communication. [show more]
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An insight into the early life and work of one of cinema's most iconic and enigmatic directors. Marcel Wehn's film, made over a period of two years, explores Wim Wenders' post-war education and his time at the Munich Film School, before moving on to the films of the 1970s that brought him international recognition. As well as examining the themes featured in many of his best known films, the documentary also features contributions from those that have known him both professionally and privately throughout his career.
Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. An insight into the early life and work of one of cinema's most iconic and enigmatic directors. Marcel Wehn's film, made over a period of two years, explores Wim Wenders' post-war education and his time at the Munich Film School, before moving on to the films of the 1970s that brought him international recognition. As well as examining the themes featured in many of his best known films, the documentary also features contributions from those that have known him both professionally and privately throughout his career.
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