The Berlin International Film Festival has announced that German director, author and photographer Wim Wenders will lead the International Jury of the 76th Berlinale. “Wim Wenders is one of the most influential voices in international cinema,” said Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle. “For six decades, he has made films that move and delight us with their … Read more
At this year’s 37th European Film Awards, and in recognition of a unique contribution to the world of film, the European Film Academy will present Wim Wenders with the award European Lifetime Achievement for his outstanding body of work. Born in Düsseldorf, Wim Wenders attended the Academy of Film & Television in Munich, worked as … Read more
SCULPTING 3D When it comes to collaborating with German countryman Wim Wenders, 2023 was an interesting year for Franz Lustig. Director Wim Wenders and cinematographer Franz Lustig were responsible for Perfect Days, Japan’s first Oscar entry for Best International Feature by a non-Japanese director, and the eclectic 3D documentary Anselm, about the life and art … Read more
FAITH IN CINEMATOGRAPHY For Agnès Godard cinema is “life energy, amplified.” One of the most remarkable and talented directors of photography, Godard has charted a consistent body of work for directors including Agnès Varda, André Téchiné, Claude Berri, Carol Morley, and most notably Claire Denis with whom she has shot 15 features. The recipient of the Pierre Angénieux … Read more
The 27th Sarajevo Film Festival started with German filmmaker Wim Wenders receiving the Heart of Sarajevo honorary award. “The eyes are a precious instrument, but the most important organ of a filmmaker is his heart,” said Wenders, to a captive audience in the city’s National Theatre. “It’s the heart that sees the beauty and despises … Read more
A new film season at HOME will celebrate the act of making films, from the power struggles and self-doubt via dark secrets and chaos to artistic triumph. The Reverse Gaze: Filmmaking on Screen will feature 13 titles from directors including Wim Wenders, Atom Egoyan, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Michael Powell and Eleanor Coppola. Jason Wood, HOME’s … Read more
“Every story has its own language” Ed Lachman ASC “Every story has its own language” Ed Lachman ASC Lead Image: Credit – Mary Cybulski BY: Birgit Heidsiek As a Director of Photography who worked with some of the most prominent German New Wave filmmakers, as well as with the most influential American independents, Ed Lachman … Read more