The Films of Wim Wenders: Cinema as Vision and Desire

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Films of Wim Wenders: Cinema as Vision and Desire
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Robert Phillip Kolker
By (author) Peter Beicken
SeriesCambridge Film Classics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:212
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreFilms and cinema
ISBN/Barcode 9780521389761
ClassificationsDewey:791.43092
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
General
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 60 Halftones, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 29 January 1993
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The authors trace the development of one of the most well-known directors of the New German Cinema that flourished in the 1970s and early 1980s. Examining Wim Wenders' career from his early film school productions through his mature works of the 1970s, this book also analyses the most recent works, as well as the themes and preoccupations that unite his oeuvre. As the authors note, Wenders' works have been profoundly influenced by American films, especially the 'road movie' genre. His own work often features characters who are always on the move, in an attempt to capture a glimpse of their identity and place in the world. They also represent a generation of postwar Germans seeking to redeem themselves and the history of their country by turning to American popular culture, particularly its music and movies.

Reviews

."..an in-depth study of the works and life of one of the best-known filmakers of the New German Cinema. Complete with very useful bibliography, index, and filmography, the book provides both a good introduction to and also an excellent resource for further research into Wender's oeuvre." Rahel Hahn, German Studies Review