Wim Wenders clarifies that he does not believe film-makers should stay out of politics Director’s controversial comments earlier this year warned of films that ‘enter the field of politics’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 6
“Ugly, Brutal, and Relentless”: These 10 Hollywood Stars Didn’t Stay Silent About The Movie Scenes That Left Them Disturbed From lawsuits to public apologies, these 10 actors spoke out when they felt their movies had crossed a line. Bored Panda · Jun 24
EUR:Director Wim Wenders pulls 1975 film over child nudity German director Wim Wenders will block future access to his 1975 film Wrong Move after appeals from Nastassja Kinski, who was filmed topless when she was 13. AAP · Jun 4
Director Wim Wenders pulls 1975 film over child nudity German director Wim Wenders will block future access to his 1975 film Wrong Move after appeals from Nastassja Kinski, who was filmed topless when she was 13. AAP · Jun 4
Albania's 'flamingo revolution' against Jared-Kushner-backed luxury resort PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 4: Today marks 37 years since the Tiananmen Square massacre and the papers look at how advocates are trying to keep the memory of the victims alive. Albanians continue nationwide protests over a proposed luxury resort on a protected ecosystem in a project backed by… France 24 · Jun 4
Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film ‘Wrong Move’ featuring topless 13-year-old Nastassja Kinski Director Wim Wenders’ controversial film ‘Wrong Move’ features a scene that depicts Nastassja Kinski, who was then aged 13, topless. Kinski has long been trying to have the scene removed. Now, Wenders has apologised and said he will block future access to his 1975 film. Euronews · Jun 4
Afternoon Update: Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire; court fight over Lehrmann’s diary; and chilling in a Soviet sanatorium The US said the ceasefire was contingent on a complete cessation of fire from the Iran-aligned Hezbollah militia The Guardian - AU · Jun 4
Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film featuring 13-year-old Nastassja Kinski topless German director says he recognises actor should have been better protected during filming of Wrong Move The Guardian - UK · Jun 3
Filmmaker apologises as movie withdrawn after scene featuring nude 13-year-old girl IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 3
Wim Wenders pulls 1975 film over nude scene with then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski The filmmaker Wim Wenders has pulled his 1975 movie “The Wrong Move” due to a nude scene featuring a then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski The Independent UK · Jun 3
Director Wim Wenders pulls 1975 film featuring then-teenager Nastassja Kinski in nude scene German director Wim Wenders announced Wednesday that he would be pulling his 1975 film “Wrong Move” from circulation due to a scene in which actress Nastassja Kinski, then a teenager, appeared topless. France 24 · Jun 3
Andie MacDowell on timeless beauty at the Cannes Film Festival From stepping out at the festival with Wim Wenders and Diane Keaton to recent appearances as an ambassador for L’Oréal cosmetics, Andie Macdowell has become a regular at the Cannes Film Festival. She sits down with FRANCE 24’s Eve Jackson to talk about movies, motherhood and promoting a more inclusive… France 24 · May 19
‘They lost a historic opportunity’: Ken Loach laments Your Party infighting Film-maker and longtime Corbyn ally says ‘poor behaviour’ squandered chance to unite the left in fight against far right The Guardian - UK · May 17
The Guardian - UK · May 14 Spit, vomit and a banned baby: Cannes controversies – ranked! For every standing ovation there’s a riotous backlash – the film festival’s history is littered with boos, protests, furious rows and career-defining disasters
The Guardian - UK · Apr 3 ‘It’s the year of gay Brazilian cruising!’ The makers of Night Stage on public sex and their ‘deranged erotic thriller’ Writer-directors Marcio Reolon and Filipe Matzembacher talk about the ‘assimilation myth’, why Wim Wenders is wrong and how they’re developing queer western and horror movies
The Guardian - UK · Mar 10 Why One Battle After Another should win the best picture Oscar Paul Thomas Anderson’s capering clash between a demented repressive regime and ragtag freedom fighters is both cartoonish and deadly serious – and perfectly tuned to its times
Salon · Mar 6 Film is — and always will be — political With studios merging and slashers becoming controversy catalysts, cinema needs to be considered a political tool
The Independent UK · Mar 2 CMAT criticises Berlin Film Festival juror asking movies to ‘stay out’ of politics: ‘It’s cowardice’ The Irish singer is ‘not a big fan of anyone trying to argue that art is not a political place’
The Guardian - UK · Feb 26 If the Berlin film festival ousts its director, there may be no way back Hosting an audience-friendly festival in a highly political capital city has always been a challenge. If Berlinale’s organisers push out Tricia Tuttle over the latest Gaza row, they may as well give up trying
The Guardian - UK · Feb 26 Hundreds of film-makers back Berlinale director in row over winners’ Gaza comments Tilda Swinton among those to sign petition supporting Tricia Tuttle, who reportedly faces sack after pro-Palestine speeches at gala
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25 Berlin film festival organisers to hold crisis talks amid Gaza rows Emergency meeting called to discuss festival’s ‘future direction’ after series of controversies
The Independent UK · Feb 23 ‘I’m not a politician, I’m a filmmaker’: One Battle After Another director Paul Thomas Anderson wades in on political art debate ‘I have significantly more confidence in myself communicating my feelings about the world through the film,’ director said after ‘One Battle After Another’ was named Best Film
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21 Yellow Letters wins Golden Bear at Berlin film festival dominated by Gaza row Wim Wenders says German director İlker Çatak’s Turkey-set warning against creeping authoritarianism gave jury ‘chills’
Euronews · Feb 21 Berlin Film Festival: Yellow Letters wins the Golden Bear award 2026 The political drama directed by Ilker Çatak won the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival 2026. The German-Turkish filmmaker accepted the Golden Bear from jury president Wim Wenders. Other major winners included Salvation, Queen at Sea, and Rose.