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THE AMERICAN FRIEND (1977)
Director: Wim Wenders
We see a terminally ill man get involved with criminal activity dealing in fraudulent reproductions of valuable works, to pay for his treatment.
It's a bit of a confusing film and I suspect repeat viewings will answer some questions about the plot. That aside, it really doesn't seem to matter much that this movie has a complex way of unfolding. Wenders is known for his particular way in dealing with characters and their surroundings.
This is a beautifully shot film that somehow stitches different countries together with wild storefronts, landscapes, interior lighting, and oddball household items.
I found that the more this story went along, the better I felt about starting to watch it. There isn't much exposition that will bonk you upside the head, and of course, in the tradition of most art films, the resolve is left to the same universe as the body of study.
If you are in the market for a good piece to hang on your wall, I'd recommend this film to chase away the boredom of routine, and to fully dive into yet another Wim Wenders miniature masterpiece.
Director: Wim Wenders
We see a terminally ill man get involved with criminal activity dealing in fraudulent reproductions of valuable works, to pay for his treatment.
It's a bit of a confusing film and I suspect repeat viewings will answer some questions about the plot. That aside, it really doesn't seem to matter much that this movie has a complex way of unfolding. Wenders is known for his particular way in dealing with characters and their surroundings.
This is a beautifully shot film that somehow stitches different countries together with wild storefronts, landscapes, interior lighting, and oddball household items.
I found that the more this story went along, the better I felt about starting to watch it. There isn't much exposition that will bonk you upside the head, and of course, in the tradition of most art films, the resolve is left to the same universe as the body of study.
If you are in the market for a good piece to hang on your wall, I'd recommend this film to chase away the boredom of routine, and to fully dive into yet another Wim Wenders miniature masterpiece.