One Who Set Forth: Wim Wenders' Early Years (2008): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2008, One Who Set Forth: Wim Wenders' Early Years is a documentary film directed by Marcel Wehn, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. The early films of Wim Wenders are now regarded as landmarks of European film. Alice in the Cities, Wrong Move and Kings of the Road became foundations of the German New Wave and cemented the reputation of their director. In One Who Set Forth: Wim Wenders' Early Years Marcel Wehn explores the background to these films. Through personal recollection and rare home movie footage, it documents the director's early life, from experiments with his first camera, via his deviation from a career in medicine in favour of art and film, through to international recognition for the Road Trilogy. Central to these were themes that became cornerstones of all his work: national identity, the importance of personal relationships and the allure of the road. With contributions from the director and the many collaborators who helped define his vision, One Who Set Forth is a compelling account of Wim Wenders' life and work.

Who’s in it. One Who Set Forth: Wim Wenders' Early Years stars Wim Wenders as Self, Donata Wenders as Self, Edda Köchl as Self and Bruno Ganz as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, One Who Set Forth: Wim Wenders' Early Years sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Who Set Forth: Wim Wenders' Early Years page.

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