Oct 19 2024 to Oct 19 2024 4:30 p.m.

Where

Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Bangalore

716, Chinmaya Mission Hospital Road, First Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru 560038

Event Description

We invite you to the screening of Paris, Texas (1984), directed by Wim Wenders. This screening is part of our ongoing film series German Cinema in Focus. Currently being shown are a selection of films in the sub-section Director’s Special, spotlighting Wim Wenders, one of the most influential filmmakers of the New German Cinema.

The film follows Travis Henderson, a lost drifter missing for four years, who now wanders out from the desert with no recollection of himself. His brother, Walt, finds him and helps him recover memories of the life he had before abandoning his family. He now faces the challenge of reconnecting with society, rediscovering himself, and rebuilding his life and relationship with his family.

Written by Sam Shepard, this road movie is a poignant exploration of isolation, guilt, forgiveness, and personal redemption, set against the backdrop of the vast and lonely landscapes of the American Southwest. It is celebrated for its evocative cinematography and the haunting musical score by Ry Cooder.

Paris, Texas
by Wim Wenders
1984 | 145 min.  | English

Profile: Wim Wenders
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Wim Wenders is a renowned German filmmaker, playwright, author, and photographer, known for his influential work in contemporary cinema. Born on August 14, 1945, in Düsseldorf, Germany, Wenders initially studied medicine and philosophy before switching to film at the University of Television and Film Munich.

Wenders is also a leading figure in the New German Cinema movement of the 1970s. His early films, such as "Alice in the Cities (1974) and "Kings of the Road" (1976), are noted for their meditative, road-movie style and exploration of existential themes. He gained international acclaim with films like "Paris, Texas" (1984), which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, and "Wings of Desire" (1987). Wenders has also made significant contributions to documentary filmmaking, with works like "Buena Vista Social Club" (1999), “The Salt of the Earth” (2014), and “Tokyo-Ga” (1985).

Wenders' work is characterised by its emphasis on visual storytelling, often exploring themes of identity, memory, and the passage of time. His contributions to both narrative and documentary film have earned him numerous awards and a lasting legacy in the world of cinema.

Entry free!
Age limit: 18+