Paris, Texas
Drawing primarily from our 35mm collection, we are presenting an exquisite spring bouquet of Palme d’or winners to coincide with the can’t-miss Cannes Film Festival.
Winner of the Palme d'or, FIPRESCI Prize and Prize of the Ecumenical Jury, 1984 Cannes Film Festival
Travis Henderson reappears after four years. He gradually tries to reintegrate into society and to reconnect with his loved ones. He decides to leave in search of his wife with his son. During the journey, contact is gradually re-established. Scripted by Sam Shepard, the film revived the career of actor Harry Dean Stanton.
Wim Wenders
Wim Wenders came to international prominence as one of the pioneers of German Cinema during the 1970s and is now considered one of the most important figures in contemporary film. In addition to his many prize-winning feature films, his work as a scriptwriter, director, producer, photographer and author also encompasses an abundance of innovative documentary films. He has been honored with countless awards at festivals around the world, including the Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival for The State of Things (1982), the Palme d'or at the Cannes Film Festival and the BAFTA for Paris, Texas (1984), the Director’s Prize in Cannes for Wings of Desire (1987), and the Silver Bear for The Million Dollar Hotel (2000) at the Berlin International Film Festival. His documentary films Buena Vista Social Club (1999), Pina (2011), and The Salt of the Earth (2014) have all been nominated for Oscars.
Bio: Métropole Films
Photo: Gerhard Kassner
