Wim Wenders Defends Political Stance Amidst Controversy

Director Wim Wenders addressed recent criticism regarding his political views, rejecting accusations of an unpolitical stance. He revisited comments made about filmmakers and politics that sparked a firestorm of debate.

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Wim Wenders Revisits Berlin Comments On Filmmakers & Politics That Led To A Firestorm — Venice

Wim Wenders has returned to the comments that caused such a commotion at the Berlin Film Festival earlier this year. Speaking at the Venice Film Festival press conference today for new movie From inside out – The architecture of Peter Zumthor, the veteran German filmmaker was asked about his comment suggesting that filmmakers should stay […]

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