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Wim Wenders

Wim Wenders is one of Germany's most significant film directors.

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A woman screams while standing in front of a blackboard

A woman screams while standing in front of a blackboard

Germans well represented in Oscars short list

Germans well represented in Oscars short list

"Barbie" was short-listed across five categories, but international films and documentaries also staked Oscar claims.

Film still from 'Perfect Days': Koji Yakusho, left, and Arisa Nakano sitting on a bench outside, smile as they look up.

Film still from 'Perfect Days': Koji Yakusho, left, and Arisa Nakano sitting on a bench outside, smile as they look up.

Tokyo's toilet culture inspired Wim Wenders' 'Perfect Days'

Tokyo's toilet culture inspired Wim Wenders' 'Perfect Days'

Japan's Oscar entry is "Perfect Days" by German director Wim Wenders, who was inspired by the country's toilet culture.

Berlin's Victory Column shining in all its glory against the blue background of dusk.

Berlin's Victory Column shining in all its glory against the blue background of dusk.

150 years of Berlin's Victory Column: Changing symbolism

150 years of Berlin's Victory Column: Changing symbolism

It was a symbol of the German Empire, later it became an icon of the Love Parade. Berlin's Victory Column turns 150.

Wim Wenders claps and smiles.

Wim Wenders claps and smiles.

Wim Wenders wins the 2022 Praemium Imperiale

Wim Wenders wins the 2022 Praemium Imperiale

The German director took home the prestigious Japanese prize that's been dubbed the "Nobel Prize of the Arts."

Square transparent building in purple, orange and pink, a person inside one cubicle , cleaning

Square transparent building in purple, orange and pink, a person inside one cubicle , cleaning

Tokyo's public toilets inspire Wim Wenders

Tokyo's public toilets inspire Wim Wenders

The German director is making a film about Japanese high-end public restrooms designed by renowned architects.

Wenders Tokio

Wenders Tokio

Wim Wenders and the story of his life

Wim Wenders and the story of his life

Wim Wenders began taking Polaroids to leave messages like notes - now, they document a creative life.

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Afghanistan - Graffiti

Afghanistan - Graffiti

German artists call for support of Afghan colleagues

In an open letter, prominent figures from the culture sector asked the government to pledge action.

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