Wim Wenders

German director, producer, and screenwriter

Wim Wenders - German director, producer, and screenwriter
Born

August 14th, 1945
79 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Germany

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A prominent figure in the New German Cinema movement, this director made significant contributions to the world of film through a distinctive visual style and thematic exploration of human experiences. Works include 'Paris, Texas', which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, and 'Wings of Desire', celebrated for its poetic storytelling and unique perspective on love and existence. This filmmaker also embraced documentary filmmaking, evident in works like 'Buena Vista Social Club'.

Directed 'Paris, Texas', winning Palme d'Or

Directed 'Wings of Desire', a critical success

Produced and directed documentaries including 'Buena Vista Social Club'

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