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Wim Wenders
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In short · Directing since 1968, 7 decades active, 102 credits.
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35 credits
Some Body Comes Into the Light(2023)
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Perfect Days(2023)
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Anselm(2023)
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Pope Francis: A Man of His Word(2018)
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Submergence(2017)
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The Beautiful Days of Aranjuez(2016)
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Every Thing Will Be Fine(2015)
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Pina(2011)
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Palermo Shooting(2008)
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Don't Come Knocking(2005)
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Land of Plenty(2004)
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The Soul of a Man(2003)
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Ode to Cologne: A Rock 'N' Roll Film(2002)
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The Million Dollar Hotel(2000)
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Buena Vista Social Club(1999)
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Willie Nelson at the Teatro(1998)
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The End of Violence(1997)
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Beyond the Clouds(1995)
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A Trick of Light(1995)
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Lisbon Story(1994)
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Faraway, So Close!(1993)
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Until the End of the World(1991)
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Wings of Desire(1987)
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Tokyo-Ga(1985)
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Paris, Texas(1984)
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The State of Things(1982)
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Hammett(1982)
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Lightning Over Water(1980)
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The American Friend(1977)
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Alice in the Cities(1974)
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Writer
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Actor
14 credits
Films to Die For(2025)
Interviewee
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Le Cinéma fait le Mur(2014)
Actor
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Viaggio in Bergmania(2011)
Actor
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Snowblind(2010)
Gray Fox
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Arisha, der Bär und der steinerne Ring(1992)
Santa Claus
FilmDream Island(1991)
Watcher
FilmI Played It for You(1985)
'Howard'
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Cinématon(1984)
N°212
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Long Shot(1978)
Another Director
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Kings of the Road(1976)
Driver of Citroën that is almost hit by Robert
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Wrong Move(1975)
Man in Dining Car (uncredited)
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The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick(1975)
Man Walking through Vienna Bus Station (uncredited)
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Summer in the City(1971)
Billardspieler
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Liebe und so weiter(1968)
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Producer
11 credits
An Endless Sunday(2023)
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A Black Jesus(2020)
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Egoshooter(2004)
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Fools(2003)
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Half the Rent(2002)
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Junimond(2002)
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FilmGo for Gold!(1997)
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Iron Earth, Copper Sky(1987)
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...als Diesel geboren(1979)
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The Left-Handed Woman(1977)
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Ein bißchen Liebe(1974)
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Cinematographer
1 creditOther crew
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Awards & Nominations
3 nominationsAcademy Awards
- Nom2014Oscar — Documentary (feature)
- Nom2011Oscar — Documentary (feature)
- Nom1999Oscar — Documentary (feature)
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Additional credits37Show
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- The Ozu DiariesSelf · 2025
- The Mysteries of Ozu: A Master Filmmaker's Enduring LegacySelf - Director · 2024
- Room 999Self · 2023
- Cannes UncutSelf · 2023
- Werner Herzog: Radical DreamerSelf · 2022
- Wim Wenders: DesperadoSelf · 2020
- TwistSelf · 2020
- Wenders - Von Filmen und TräumenSelf · 2020
- High MaintenanceSelf · 2020
- High MaintenanceSelf · 2020
- Robby Müller: Living the LightSelf · 2018
- Buena Vista Social Club: AdiosSelf · 2017
- Beyond the BolexSelf · 2017
- The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg SentsovSelf · 2017
- Chris Marker, Never Explain, Never ComplainSelf · 2016
- Return to Beethoven Street: Sam Fuller in GermanySelf · 2015
- The Legend of the Palme D'OrSelf · 2015
- The Salt of the EarthSelf - Narrator · 2014
- Harry Dean Stanton: Partly FictionSelf · 2013
- Harry Dean Stanton: Partly FictionSelf · 2012
- Close UpSelf (archive footage) · 2012
- Mondo Lux - Die Bilderwelten des Werner SchroeterSelf · 2011
- The Story of Film: An OdysseySelf (1 Episode) · 2011
- Effedià - Sulla mia cattiva stradaSelf · 2008
- Auge in Auge - Eine deutsche FilmgeschichteSelf · 2008
- One Who Set Forth: Wim Wenders' Early YearsSelf · 2007
- Cannes: All AccessSelf · 2007
- Fassbinder in HollywoodSelf · 2002
- The Story Of Film An OdysseySelf (1 Episode) · 2000
- Berlin-CinemaSelf · 1997
- Talking with OzuSelf · 1993
- Notebook on Cities and ClothesSelf · 1989
- Il cuore e le gambe (Herzog)Self · 1989
- live - die ZDF-talkshowSelf · 1987
- Report from HollywoodSelf · 1984
- Room 666Self · 1982
- Cinéma cinémasSelf · 1982
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