Wim Wenders (b.1945,) fully Ernst Wilhelm Wenders, is a German filmmaker, screenwriter, and photographer, a key figure in New German Cinema and a pioneer of modern auteur filmmaking. His works explore identity, memory, and existential journeys, earning international acclaim.
Born in Düsseldorf, Germany, he initially studied medicine and philosophy before shifting to film studies at the University of Television and Film Munich (1967–70.) His early films, including The Goalie’s Anxiety at the Penalty Kick (1972,) Alice in the Cities (1974,) The Wrong Move (1975,) and Kings of the Road (1976,) established his road-movie style.
Wenders gained global recognition with The American Friend (1977,) adapted from Patricia Highsmith’s novel, followed by Paris, Texas (1984,) winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes. His masterpiece Wings of Desire (1987) won Cannes’ Best Director award, and its sequel Faraway, So Close! (1993) continued his exploration of human longing and spirituality.
His documentaries include Buena Vista Social Club (1999,) Pina (2011,) and The Salt of the Earth (2014,) all Academy Award nominees. His literary works—Emotion Pictures (1984,) The Logic of Images (1991,) and Journey to Onomichi (2008)—reflect his philosophy on cinema and storytelling.
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—Wim Wenders
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