Wim Wenders: Instant Stories

Wim Wenders, a renowned filmmaker and member of the New German Cinema movement, has opened a treasure chest of Polaroids taken during the 1970s and 1980s. The photographs include portraits of friends, actors, and personal heroes, souvenirs of places and events from Wenders' life, and impressions of his first trips to the US. The adventure of shooting films around the world becomes an almanac of adventure, curiosity, and tranquillity, interwoven with Wenders' own stories, memories, and flights of fancy. Instant Stories is a photographic road movie of the director's early years, as he rose to global fame with films such as The Scarlet Letter, Alice in the Cities, Wrong Move, Kings of the Road, and The American Friend.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 27 May 2021
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Wim Wenders, a renowned filmmaker and a prominent figure in the New German Cinema movement, has established himself as a distinguished photographer as well. His exhibitions have been showcased worldwide, showcasing his exceptional talent. Now, he unveils a treasure trove of Polaroids from the 1970s and 1980s, offering a glimpse into his personal life and artistic journey.

These portraits capture the essence of friends, actors, and personal heroes, serving as cherished souvenirs of places and events from the life of a young traveling filmmaker. They also provide impressions of Wenders' initial trips to the United States, capturing iconic movie icons on American television screens and capturing the essence of provincial German cinemas during the 1970s.

The adventure of shooting films across the globe becomes an almanac of adventure, curiosity, and tranquility. Wenders' instant photographs are interwoven with his own stories, memories, and flights of fancy, creating an intimate and poetic journey that weaves the images together.

Instant Stories, a photographic road movie, takes viewers on a journey through the director's early years, as he rose to global fame with films such as "The Scarlet Letter," "Alice in the Cities," "Wrong Move," "Kings of the Road," and "The American Friend." With 403 illustrations, this captivating book offers a unique perspective into Wenders' artistic evolution and the profound impact he has had on the world of cinema.

Weight: 1104g
Dimension: 190 x 236 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500295779