WIM WENDERS
Wim Wenders
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: August 14, 1945
Place of Birth: Düsseldorf, Germany
Biography
Ernst Wilhelm "Wim" Wenders (born 14 August 1945) is a German filmmaker and playwright, who is a major figure in New German Cinema. Among the honors he has received are prizes from the Cannes, Venice and Berlin film festivals. He has also received a BAFTA Award and been nominated for three Academy Awards and a Grammy Award.
Filmography
Starring
Self
2025·
Films to Die ForSelf - Interviewee
Self
2025·
The Ozu DiariesSelf
2025·
The Keys to FreedomWim Wenders
2023·
German GeniusWim Wenders
2023·
Directors TalksSelf
2023·
Cannes UncutSelf
2023·
Room 999Self
Self
2022·
CAN and MeSelf
2022·
From Our SideSelf
2021·
NowSelf
Self
Self
2020·
High MaintenanceSelf
Self
2020·
VeränderungSelf
Self
2019·
Paul Auster: What IfSelf - Filmmaker
2019·
ZerovilleLarry
Self
Self - filmmaker
2018·
Why Are We Creative?Self
Self - Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
2018·
Beyond the BolexSelf
Self
2017·
Plankton SalesmenSelf (archive footage)
2016·
Three for the RoadSelf
2016·
Along for the RideSelf
Self
Sé stesso
Self
2015·
Restoring TimeSelf
Self
Self
Self
Self
2013·
A Fuller LifeSelf - Reader (segment "A River of Tears")
Self
Self
2012·
BAM150Self
2012·
Close UpSelf (archive footage)
2011·
SchawinskiSelf
Self
2011·
Viaggio in BergmaniaSelf
Self
2011·
Hitler in HollywoodWim Wenders
2011·
Zwischen den Zeiten2010·
Westpolself
2010·
Cronología2010·
SnowblindGray Fox
Self
Self
2008·
Back to Room 666Self
2007·
Dickes BSelf
2007·
Cannes: All AccessSelf
Self
2004·
Im PalaisSelf
2004·
KulturplatzSelf
2004·
Leçon de CinémaSelf
Self
Self
2004·
La torcedura2003·
ZIBBSelf
Self
Self
Self
Doctor #1 (segment "Twelve Miles to Trona")
2001·
Janela da AlmaSelf
2000·
FreeDogmehimself
1999·
Volle KanneSelf
1998·
Sabine ChristiansenSelf
Self
Self
1998·
Alekan le magnifiqueSelf
1997·
Im Dialogself
1997·
NachtstudioSelf
1997·
Tango Berlin1996·
Love in HollywoodSelf
Self
1995·
A Trick of the LightRegisseur / Milchmann
Self (uncredited)
Self
Self
1993·
Talking with OzuSelf
Santa Claus
1993·
Without MeHimself
1992·
MorgenmagazinSelf
1992·
RiverboatSelf
1991·
Dream Island1990·
Wim Wenders in TokyoSelf
1990·
Pictures of EuropeSelf
Self
Self
1988·
Alekan, la lumièreSelf
Self
1987·
NachtcaféSelf
Gas Station Attendant
1985·
Room 666Self
1985·
King Kongs FaustRegisseur
1984·
Goldene KameraSelf
1984·
De droomproducentenSelf
1984·
Tausend AugenDieb im Videoladen
Himself
1982·
MenschenSelf
1982·
WortwechselSelf
1982·
Cinématon XXIIN°212
1982·
The State of ThingsTram Passenger (uncredited)
Self
1980·
Lightning Over WaterSelf
1979·
NDR Talk ShowSelf
1979·
Bavarian Film AwardsSelf
1978·
Long ShotAnother Director
1978·
CinématonN°212
1977·
The American FriendFigure Wrapped in Plaster Bandages in Ambulance (uncredited)
1976·
Kölner TreffSelf
1976·
Kings of the RoadSpectator at Pauline's Theater (uncredited)
1975·
Midi PremièreSelf
1975·
Wrong MoveMan in Dining Car (uncredited)
Man Walking through Vienna Bus Station (uncredited)
1974·
Spécial cinémaSelf
1974·
Alice in the CitiesMan by Jukebox in American Cafe (uncredited)
1972·
Summer in the CityBillardspieler (uncredited)
1969·
3 American LPs1968·
Love and So ForthStudent
1968·
Candy Man1951·
German Film AwardSelf
1948·
BambiSelf
Production
TBA·
Echoes of LightExecutive Producer
2026·
I'll Be Gone in JuneProducer
Writer, Director
Executive Producer
2025·
The Keys to FreedomWriter, Director
2023·
AnselmProducer, Director, Writer
Producer
2023·
Songs of EarthExecutive Producer
2022·
PrésenceDirector
Executive Producer
2020·
VeränderungWriter, Director
Director, Producer, Executive Producer, Writer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Director, Producer, Writer
Executive Producer
Director
2012·
Stories We TellThanks
2011·
PinaProducer, Director, Screenplay
Writer, Director
Executive Producer
Associate Producer
2005·
Don't Come KnockingExecutive Producer, Writer, Director
2003·
The BluesDirector, Writer
2003·
FoolsProducer, Producer
1998·
City of AngelsOriginal Film Writer
1995·
Beyond the CloudsCo-Director, Still Photographer, Screenplay
1995·
A Trick of the LightProducer, Writer, Director
Editor, Producer, Writer, Director
1993·
AdamskiThanks
Screenplay, Story, Co-Producer, Director
1990·
Speaking PartsThanks
Director
Director of Photography, Producer, Writer, Director
1988·
ChocolatCo-Producer
1987·
Wings of DesireScreenplay, Producer, Director
1985·
Tokyo-GaEditor, Producer, Writer, Director
1984·
Paris, TexasProducer, Director
1982·
Cinéma cinémasDirector
1982·
The State of ThingsWriter, Producer, Director
Additional Camera
1980·
Lightning Over WaterProducer, Editor, Director, Writer
1979·
Radio OnAssociate Producer
Producer
1975·
Wrong MoveProducer, Director
1974·
Ein Haus für unsDirector
1974·
Alice in the CitiesProducer, Director, Screenplay
Producer, Director of Photography, Editor, Director, Writer
Executive Producer
2023·
Perfect DaysScreenplay, Director, Producer
2021·
SouadCo-Producer
2018·
Little HandsExecutive Producer
Executive Producer, Still Photographer, Writer, Director
Executive Producer, Writer, Director
Producer
Executive Producer
2013·
Invisible WorldWriter, Director
Script Supervisor
2010·
Il VoloWriter, Director
2009·
PassageThanks
2009·
The Open RoadExecutive Producer
2008·
8Writer, Director
2004·
La torceduraProducer
2004·
Música CubanaProducer
2003·
The Soul of a ManCamera Operator, Writer, Director
2002·
Three Days of RainPresenter
Director
Archival Footage Research
Writer, Director
1997·
Go for Gold!Producer
1993·
The AbsenceProducer
1991·
Dream IslandProducer
Consulting Producer
Sound Mix Technician
Producer
1985·
I Played It for YouAdditional Photography
Writer, Producer, Director
Director of Photography, Producer, Sound, Camera Operator
Producer
Producer, Writer, Director
1974·
Ein bißchen LiebeProducer
1973·
The Scarlet LetterProducer, Writer, Director
1969·
Kaspar HauserDirector
1969·
Der Fall Lena ChristUnit Manager
Sound, Writer, Editor, Director
Director of Photography
1969·
PolizeifilmDirector of Photography, Director, Writer, Editor
1969·
Ten Years AfterDirector of Photography
Producer
1968·
Victor I.Director
1968·
KlappenfilmDirector, Producer
1967·
SchauplätzeEditor, Director of Photography, Producer, Writer, Director
TBA·
Sound of IceExecutive Producer
Producer, Director
2023·
An Endless SundayCo-Producer
2022·
Roving WomanExecutive Producer
2021·
Reality WinnerExecutive Producer
2020·
A Black JesusProducer
2018·
SubmergenceDirector
Producer, Writer, Director
2016·
National BirdExecutive Producer
2015·
Our Last TangoExecutive Producer
Director
Director
Executive Producer
2012·
Ver ou Não VerDirector
2010·
Au Revoir TaipeiExecutive Producer
2008·
Palermo ShootingProducer, Writer, Director
2007·
Invisible CrimesDirector
2007·
InvisiblesWriter, Director
Director
2006·
The House Is BurningExecutive Producer
2005·
EgoshooterProducer
2004·
Half the RentProducer
2004·
Land of PlentyDirector, Screenplay
2002·
BAP - Ode to CologneWriter, Director
2002·
June MoonProducer
Writer, Director
Producer, Director
Screenplay, Director
1997·
The End of ViolenceDirector, Story, Producer
1995·
Lumière & CompanyDirector
1994·
Lisbon StoryScreenplay, Producer, Director
1993·
Faraway, So Close!Director, Screenplay, Producer
1985·
Room 666Writer, Director
1982·
HammettDirector
1977·
The American FriendProducer, Screenplay, Director
1976·
Kings of the RoadProducer, Director, Screenplay
Director
1974·
The IslandDirector
1972·
Summer in the CityProducer, Writer, Director
1969·
3 American LPsEditor, Director
Writer, Editor, Director of Photography, Producer, Director