Portrait of Wim Wenders

Wim Wenders

Bio: Ernst Wilhelm "Wim" Wenders (born 14 August 1945) is a German filmmaker and playwright, who is a major figure in New German Cinema. Among the honors he has received are prizes from the Cannes, Venice and Berlin film festivals
Born: Tue, Aug 14 1945
Birthplace: Düsseldorf, Germany
Wim Wenders is 79 years old
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Poster of Perfect Days
Perfect Days
Wim Wenders was
78 in Perfect Days
as 'Producer, Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Nov 10 2023
Poster of Somebody Comes into the Light
Somebody Comes into the Light
Wim Wenders was
78 in Somebody Comes into the Light
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Oct 26 2023
Poster of Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party
Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party
Wim Wenders was
78 in Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Oct 26 2023
Poster of Anselm
Anselm
Wim Wenders was
78 in Anselm
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Oct 12 2023
Poster of An Endless Sunday
An Endless Sunday
Wim Wenders was
78 in An Endless Sunday
as 'Co-Producer'.
Thu, Sep 14 2023
Poster of Songs of Earth
Songs of Earth
Wim Wenders was
78 in Songs of Earth
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Sep 01 2023
Poster of Roving Woman
Roving Woman
Wim Wenders was
76 in Roving Woman
as 'Executive Producer'.
Mon, Jun 13 2022
Poster of Karen Dalton: In My Own Time
Karen Dalton: In My Own Time
Wim Wenders was
76 in Karen Dalton: In My Own Time
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Oct 01 2021
Poster of Souad
Souad
Wim Wenders was
76 in Souad
as 'Co-Producer'.
Fri, Aug 27 2021
Poster of A Future Together
A Future Together
Wim Wenders was
75 in A Future Together
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jul 19 2021
Poster of Reality Winner
Reality Winner
Wim Wenders was
75 in Reality Winner
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Mar 17 2021
Poster of A Black Jesus
A Black Jesus
Wim Wenders was
75 in A Black Jesus
as 'Producer'.
Tue, Oct 27 2020
Poster of Veränderung
Veränderung
Wim Wenders was
74 in Veränderung
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Apr 30 2020
Poster of Two or Three Things I Know about Edward Hopper
Two or Three Things I Know about Edward Hopper
Wim Wenders was
74 in Two or Three Things I Know about Edward Hopper
as 'Writer, Executive Producer, Producer, Director'.
Sun, Jan 26 2020
Poster of Waiting for the Miracle to Come
Waiting for the Miracle to Come
Wim Wenders was
73 in Waiting for the Miracle to Come
as 'Executive Producer'.
Mon, Apr 29 2019
Poster of It Must Schwing: The Blue Note Story
It Must Schwing: The Blue Note Story
Wim Wenders was
72 in It Must Schwing: The Blue Note Story
as 'Executive Producer'.
Mon, Jul 02 2018
Poster of Pope Francis: A Man of His Word
Pope Francis: A Man of His Word
Wim Wenders was
72 in Pope Francis: A Man of His Word
as 'Writer, Producer, Director'.
Fri, May 18 2018
Poster of Little Hands
Little Hands
Wim Wenders was
72 in Little Hands
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Mar 15 2018
Poster of Jil Sander: Spring/Summer 2018 Campaign
Jil Sander: Spring/Summer 2018 Campaign
Wim Wenders was
72 in Jil Sander: Spring/Summer 2018 Campaign
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 08 2017
Poster of Submergence
Submergence
Wim Wenders was
72 in Submergence
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 22 2017
Poster of Buena Vista Social Club: Adios
Buena Vista Social Club: Adios
Wim Wenders was
71 in Buena Vista Social Club: Adios
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, May 26 2017
Poster of The Beautiful Days of Aranjuez
The Beautiful Days of Aranjuez
Wim Wenders was
71 in The Beautiful Days of Aranjuez
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Thu, Oct 20 2016
Poster of National Bird
National Bird
Wim Wenders was
71 in National Bird
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Oct 14 2016
Poster of Our Last Tango
Our Last Tango
Wim Wenders was
70 in Our Last Tango
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Dec 10 2015
Poster of Every Thing Will Be Fine
Every Thing Will Be Fine
Wim Wenders was
69 in Every Thing Will Be Fine
as 'Director'.
Thu, Apr 02 2015
Poster of The Salt of the Earth
The Salt of the Earth
Wim Wenders was
69 in The Salt of the Earth
as 'Director, Writer, Still Photographer, Executive Producer'.
Fri, Aug 29 2014
Poster of Henri Langlois vu par...
Henri Langlois vu par...
Wim Wenders was
68 in Henri Langlois vu par...
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 27 2014
Poster of Cathedrals of Culture
Cathedrals of Culture
Wim Wenders was
68 in Cathedrals of Culture
as 'Director, Writer, Executive Producer'.
Thu, May 29 2014
Poster of Cathedrals of Culture: Halden Prison
Cathedrals of Culture: Halden Prison
Wim Wenders was
68 in Cathedrals of Culture: Halden Prison
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, May 24 2014
Poster of Magnum - Feiere den Moment
Magnum - Feiere den Moment
Wim Wenders was
68 in Magnum - Feiere den Moment
as 'Writer, Director'.
Thu, May 01 2014
Poster of The Berlin Philharmonic
The Berlin Philharmonic
Wim Wenders was
68 in The Berlin Philharmonic
as 'Director'.
Thu, Feb 06 2014
Poster of Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigle
Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigle
Wim Wenders was
67 in Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigle
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Jun 26 2013
Poster of Über Gott, Alfi und Mexico
Über Gott, Alfi und Mexico
Wim Wenders was
67 in Über Gott, Alfi und Mexico
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Feb 01 2013
Poster of Invisible World
Invisible World
Wim Wenders was
67 in Invisible World
as 'Director, Writer'.
Mon, Oct 29 2012
Poster of Ver ou Não Ver
Ver ou Não Ver
Wim Wenders was
67 in Ver ou Não Ver
as 'Director'.
Mon, Oct 29 2012
Poster of Stories We Tell
Stories We Tell
Wim Wenders was
67 in Stories We Tell
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of Der fremde Fotograf und die Einsamkeit
Der fremde Fotograf und die Einsamkeit
Wim Wenders was
66 in Der fremde Fotograf und die Einsamkeit
as 'Script Supervisor'.
Tue, May 01 2012
Poster of Pina
Pina
Wim Wenders was
65 in Pina
as 'Screenplay, Director, Producer'.
Thu, Feb 24 2011
Poster of If Buildings Could Talk
If Buildings Could Talk
Wim Wenders was
65 in If Buildings Could Talk
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Aug 26 2010
Poster of Au Revoir Taipei
Au Revoir Taipei
Wim Wenders was
64 in Au Revoir Taipei
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Apr 02 2010
Poster of Il Volo
Il Volo
Wim Wenders was
64 in Il Volo
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Mar 19 2010
Poster of Passage
Passage
Wim Wenders was
63 in Passage
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, May 01 2009
Poster of The Open Road
The Open Road
Wim Wenders was
63 in The Open Road
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Feb 07 2009
Poster of Palermo Shooting
Palermo Shooting
Wim Wenders was
63 in Palermo Shooting
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Thu, Nov 20 2008
Poster of 8
8
Wim Wenders was
63 in 8
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Oct 23 2008
Poster of Person to Person
Person to Person
Wim Wenders was
63 in Person to Person
as 'Director'.
Thu, Oct 23 2008
Poster of The Clone Returns Home
The Clone Returns Home
Wim Wenders was
63 in The Clone Returns Home
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Oct 19 2008
Poster of To Each His Own Cinema
To Each His Own Cinema
Wim Wenders was
62 in To Each His Own Cinema
as 'Director'.
Wed, Oct 31 2007
Poster of Invisible Crimes
Invisible Crimes
Wim Wenders was
61 in Invisible Crimes
as 'Director'.
Thu, Feb 15 2007
Poster of Invisibles
Invisibles
Wim Wenders was
61 in Invisibles
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Feb 15 2007
Poster of The House Is Burning
The House Is Burning
Wim Wenders was
61 in The House Is Burning
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Nov 16 2006
Poster of Don't Come Knocking
Don't Come Knocking
Wim Wenders was
60 in Don't Come Knocking
as 'Director, Writer, Executive Producer'.
Thu, Aug 25 2005
Poster of Egoshooter
Egoshooter
Wim Wenders was
59 in Egoshooter
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Feb 24 2005
Poster of Land of Plenty
Land of Plenty
Wim Wenders was
59 in Land of Plenty
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Fri, Sep 10 2004
Poster of Música Cubana
Música Cubana
Wim Wenders was
58 in Música Cubana
as 'Producer'.
Tue, Jun 29 2004
Poster of Half the Rent
Half the Rent
Wim Wenders was
58 in Half the Rent
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Jan 15 2004
Poster of La torcedura
La torcedura
Wim Wenders was
58 in La torcedura
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Narren
Narren
Wim Wenders was
58 in Narren
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Sep 11 2003
Poster of The Soul of a Man
The Soul of a Man
Wim Wenders was
57 in The Soul of a Man
as 'Director, Writer, Camera Operator'.
Fri, May 16 2003
Poster of Fools
Fools
Wim Wenders was
57 in Fools
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of The Other Side of the Road
The Other Side of the Road
Wim Wenders was
57 in The Other Side of the Road
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of June Moon
June Moon
Wim Wenders was
57 in June Moon
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Oct 24 2002
Poster of Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
Wim Wenders was
56 in Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, May 18 2002
Poster of Three Days of Rain
Three Days of Rain
Wim Wenders was
56 in Three Days of Rain
as 'Presenter'.
Sun, May 12 2002
Poster of BAP - Viel Passiert
BAP - Viel Passiert
Wim Wenders was
56 in BAP - Viel Passiert
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Mar 07 2002
Poster of The Million Dollar Hotel
The Million Dollar Hotel
Wim Wenders was
54 in The Million Dollar Hotel
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Feb 09 2000
Poster of In the Shadow of Hollywood
In the Shadow of Hollywood
Wim Wenders was
54 in In the Shadow of Hollywood
as 'Archival Footage Research'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of One Morning All Over the World
One Morning All Over the World
Wim Wenders was
54 in One Morning All Over the World
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
Wim Wenders was
53 in Buena Vista Social Club
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Jun 04 1999
Poster of City of Angels
City of Angels
Wim Wenders was
52 in City of Angels
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Fri, Apr 10 1998
Poster of Willie Nelson at the Teatro
Willie Nelson at the Teatro
Wim Wenders was
52 in Willie Nelson at the Teatro
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of The End of Violence
The End of Violence
Wim Wenders was
52 in The End of Violence
as 'Producer, Story, Director'.
Fri, Sep 12 1997
Poster of Go for Gold!
Go for Gold!
Wim Wenders was
51 in Go for Gold!
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Feb 01 1997
Poster of Lumière and Company
Lumière and Company
Wim Wenders was
50 in Lumière and Company
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 20 1995
Poster of A Trick of the Light
A Trick of the Light
Wim Wenders was
50 in A Trick of the Light
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Tue, Nov 28 1995
Poster of Beyond the Clouds
Beyond the Clouds
Wim Wenders was
50 in Beyond the Clouds
as 'Director, Screenplay, Still Photographer'.
Fri, Oct 27 1995
Poster of Lisbon Story
Lisbon Story
Wim Wenders was
49 in Lisbon Story
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Fri, Dec 16 1994
Poster of Arisha, the Bear, and the Stone Ring
Arisha, the Bear, and the Stone Ring
Wim Wenders was
48 in Arisha, the Bear, and the Stone Ring
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Thu, Dec 30 1993
Poster of Adamski
Adamski
Wim Wenders was
48 in Adamski
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Faraway, So Close!
Faraway, So Close!
Wim Wenders was
48 in Faraway, So Close!
as 'Producer, Screenplay, Director'.
Wed, Sep 01 1993
Poster of The Absence
The Absence
Wim Wenders was
47 in The Absence
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Jan 20 1993
Poster of Until the End of the World
Until the End of the World
Wim Wenders was
46 in Until the End of the World
as 'Director, Screenplay, Co-Producer, Story'.
Thu, Sep 12 1991
Poster of Dream Island
Dream Island
Wim Wenders was
45 in Dream Island
as 'Producer'.
Wed, May 01 1991
Poster of Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Wim Wenders was
45 in Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 01 1990
Poster of Notebook on Cities and Clothes
Notebook on Cities and Clothes
Wim Wenders was
44 in Notebook on Cities and Clothes
as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Director of Photography'.
Wed, Dec 20 1989
Poster of Chocolat
Chocolat
Wim Wenders was
42 in Chocolat
as 'Co-Producer'.
Wed, May 18 1988
Poster of The Passenger – Welcome to Germany
The Passenger – Welcome to Germany
Wim Wenders was
42 in The Passenger – Welcome to Germany
as 'Consulting Producer'.
Wed, May 04 1988
Poster of Sansibar oder Der letzte Grund
Sansibar oder Der letzte Grund
Wim Wenders was
42 in Sansibar oder Der letzte Grund
as 'Sound Mix Technician'.
Sun, Dec 13 1987
Poster of Wings of Desire
Wings of Desire
Wim Wenders was
42 in Wings of Desire
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Wed, Sep 23 1987
Poster of Iron Earth, Copper Sky
Iron Earth, Copper Sky
Wim Wenders was
41 in Iron Earth, Copper Sky
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Jul 22 1987
Poster of I Played It for You
I Played It for You
Wim Wenders was
39 in I Played It for You
as 'Additional Photography'.
Wed, May 01 1985
Poster of Tokyo-Ga
Tokyo-Ga
Wim Wenders was
39 in Tokyo-Ga
as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Editor'.
Wed, Apr 24 1985
Poster of Paris, Texas
Paris, Texas
Wim Wenders was
38 in Paris, Texas
as 'Director, Producer'.
Mon, Jul 16 1984
Poster of Reverse Angle: New York, March 1982
Reverse Angle: New York, March 1982
Wim Wenders was
37 in Reverse Angle: New York, March 1982
as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Wed, Sep 15 1982
Poster of Hammett
Hammett
Wim Wenders was
36 in Hammett
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jun 09 1982
Poster of Room 666
Room 666
Wim Wenders was
36 in Room 666
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Tue, Jun 01 1982
Poster of The State of Things
The State of Things
Wim Wenders was
36 in The State of Things
as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Mon, Mar 22 1982
Poster of Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers
Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers
Wim Wenders was
35 in Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers
as 'Additional Camera'.
Sun, Oct 12 1980
Poster of Lightning Over Water
Lightning Over Water
Wim Wenders was
35 in Lightning Over Water
as 'Writer, Director, Editor, Producer'.
Wed, Oct 01 1980
Poster of Radio On
Radio On
Wim Wenders was
34 in Radio On
as 'Associate Producer'.
Fri, Nov 30 1979
Poster of ...als Diesel geboren
...als Diesel geboren
Wim Wenders was
34 in ...als Diesel geboren
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Oct 25 1979
Poster of Nicholas Ray: Especially for Pierre
Nicholas Ray: Especially for Pierre
Wim Wenders was
33 in Nicholas Ray: Especially for Pierre
as 'Camera Operator, Sound, Producer, Director of Photography'.
Tue, May 01 1979
Poster of The Left-Handed Woman
The Left-Handed Woman
Wim Wenders was
32 in The Left-Handed Woman
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Oct 30 1977
Poster of The American Friend
The American Friend
Wim Wenders was
31 in The American Friend
as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Fri, Jun 24 1977
Poster of Wrong Move
Wrong Move
Wim Wenders was
31 in Wrong Move
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Jan 27 1977
Poster of Kings of the Road
Kings of the Road
Wim Wenders was
30 in Kings of the Road
as 'Screenplay, Director, Producer'.
Thu, Mar 04 1976
Poster of The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick
The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick
Wim Wenders was
30 in The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Wed, Nov 05 1975
Poster of Ein bißchen Liebe
Ein bißchen Liebe
Wim Wenders was
29 in Ein bißchen Liebe
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Oct 09 1974
Poster of From the Family of Reptiles
From the Family of Reptiles
Wim Wenders was
28 in From the Family of Reptiles
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 07 1974
Poster of The Island
The Island
Wim Wenders was
28 in The Island
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 07 1974
Poster of Alice in the Cities
Alice in the Cities
Wim Wenders was
28 in Alice in the Cities
as 'Screenplay, Director, Producer'.
Fri, May 17 1974
Poster of The Scarlet Letter
The Scarlet Letter
Wim Wenders was
27 in The Scarlet Letter
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Tue, Mar 13 1973
Poster of Summer in the City
Summer in the City
Wim Wenders was
26 in Summer in the City
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Fri, Oct 08 1971
Poster of 3 American LPs
3 American LPs
Wim Wenders was
24 in 3 American LPs
as 'Director, Editor'.
Mon, Nov 17 1969
Poster of Polizeifilm
Polizeifilm
Wim Wenders was
23 in Polizeifilm
as 'Editor, Writer, Director, Director of Photography'.
Thu, May 15 1969
Poster of Kaspar Hauser
Kaspar Hauser
Wim Wenders was
23 in Kaspar Hauser
as 'Director'.
Thu, May 01 1969
Poster of Am Spätnachmittag des folgenden Tages erwachte Joe in einem billigen Hotelzimmer - Andy schläft noch ...
Am Spätnachmittag des folgenden Tages erwachte Joe in einem billigen Hotelzimmer - Andy schläft noch ...
Wim Wenders was
23 in Am Spätnachmittag des folgenden Tages erwachte Joe in einem billigen Hotelzimmer - Andy schläft noch ...
as 'Producer'.
Thu, May 01 1969
Poster of Amon Duul II: Plays Phallus Dei
Amon Duul II: Plays Phallus Dei
Wim Wenders was
23 in Amon Duul II: Plays Phallus Dei
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, May 01 1969
Poster of Ten Years After
Ten Years After
Wim Wenders was
23 in Ten Years After
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, May 01 1969
Poster of Der Fall Lena Christ
Der Fall Lena Christ
Wim Wenders was
23 in Der Fall Lena Christ
as 'Unit Manager'.
Sat, Apr 05 1969
Poster of Silver City Revisited
Silver City Revisited
Wim Wenders was
23 in Silver City Revisited
as 'Writer, Director, Editor, Director of Photography, Producer'.
Fri, Mar 07 1969
Poster of Alabama (2000 Light Years)
Alabama (2000 Light Years)
Wim Wenders was
23 in Alabama (2000 Light Years)
as 'Director, Editor, Writer, Sound'.
Thu, Jan 30 1969
Poster of Same Player Shoots Again
Same Player Shoots Again
Wim Wenders was
23 in Same Player Shoots Again
as 'Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor, Writer'.
Fri, Oct 11 1968
Poster of Klappenfilm
Klappenfilm
Wim Wenders was
22 in Klappenfilm
as 'Producer, Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Victor I.
Victor I.
Wim Wenders was
22 in Victor I.
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Schauplätze
Schauplätze
Wim Wenders was
21 in Schauplätze
as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor'.
Mon, Jan 02 1967
Poster of Return to Timbuktu
Return to Timbuktu
Wim Wenders will be
79+ in Return to Timbuktu
as 'Executive Producer'.
Unreleased
Poster of Das Geheimnis der Orte
Das Geheimnis der Orte
Wim Wenders will be
79+ in Das Geheimnis der Orte
as 'Director, Writer'.
Unreleased
Poster of Sound of Ice
Sound of Ice
Wim Wenders will be
79+ in Sound of Ice
as 'Executive Producer'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Blues
The Blues
Wim Wenders was
58+ in The Blues
as 'Writer, Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Cinéma cinémas
Cinéma cinémas
Wim Wenders was
36+ in Cinéma cinémas
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 19 1982
Poster of Ein Haus für uns
Ein Haus für uns
Wim Wenders was
28+ in Ein Haus für uns
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1974