Though very polite and British, this feature-length documentary about German filmmaker Wim Wenders offers the most penetrating insights and the best overall critique of his work that I have encountered anywhere. Paul Joyce, who directed it, has also made documentaries about Nicolas Roeg, David Cronenberg, Nagisa Oshima, and Dennis Hopper, and he knows the conventional format well enough to get the most out of it. There are good clips and interesting commentaries from the interviewed subjects, who include Wenders himself, cinematographer Robby Muller, filmmaker Sam Fuller, novelist Patricia Highsmith, musician Ry Cooder, actors Harry Dean Stanton, Peter Falk, and Hanns Zischler, and critic Kraft Wetzel, who is especially provocative. A must-see for Wenders fans, highly recommended for everyone else. –Jonathan Rosenbaum, 1989
Direction
Paul Joyce's patient, perceptive interviewing.
Writing
Kraft Wetzel's provocative critical takes.
Director
Paul Joyce
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot during Wenders' peak international recognition, capturing him between Wings of Desire and the underrated Until the End of the World.
Paul Joyce's documentary on Nicolas Roeg is equally essential; the man had a knack for getting difficult directors to open up.
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