Wim Wenders, Desperado (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2020, Wim Wenders, Desperado is a documentary film directed by Eric Friedler, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. "Wings Of Desire" and "Buena Vista Social Club", "Paris, Texas" and "The State Of Things": Wim Wenders is considered one of the pioneers of New German Cinema and one of the most important and influential representatives of contemporary cinema. With never before shown archive material and extraordinary encounters with companions and contemporary witnesses such as Francis Ford Coppola, Willem Dafoe, Andie MacDowell, Hanns Zischler, Patti Smith and Werner Herzog, this documentary provides unique insights into the life and work of one of the most multifaceted artists of our times. Renowned documentary filmmaker Eric Friedler ("It Must Schwing. The Blue Note Story") and his co-director Andreas Frege were given the exclusive opportunity to portray Wenders for this film. From Dusseldorf to Paris, and all the way to the desert of Texas, the film traces iconic locations and decisive moments in Wenders' work as director, producer, photographer and author.
Who’s in it. Wim Wenders, Desperado stars Wim Wenders as Self, Francis Ford Coppola as Self, Willem Dafoe as Self and Werner Herzog as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Wim Wenders, Desperado has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wim Wenders, Desperado page.
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- Where can I watch Wim Wenders, Desperado (2020)?
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- Is Wim Wenders, Desperado worth watching?
- Wim Wenders, Desperado holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wim Wenders, Desperado?
- Wim Wenders, Desperado stars Wim Wenders, Francis Ford Coppola, Willem Dafoe, Werner Herzog and Patti Smith.
- When was Wim Wenders, Desperado released?
- Wim Wenders, Desperado was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.