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One Who Set Forth: Wim Wenders' Early Years streaming

Original title: Von einem der auszog - Wim Wenders' frühe Jahre
2008 Movie Germany Documentary 96 min
By: Marcel Wehn With: Helmut Färber, Ulrike Sachweh, Donata Wenders, Edda Köchl, Yella Rottländer

The early films of Wim Wenders are now regarded as landmarks of European film. Alice in the Cities, Wrong Move and Kings of the Road became foundations of the German New Wave and cemented the reputation of their director. In One Who Set Forth: Wim Wenders' Early Years Marcel Wehn explores the background to these films. Through personal recollection and rare home movie footage, it documents the director's early life, from experiments with his first camera, via his deviation from a career in medicine in favour of art and film, through to international recognition for the Road Trilogy. Central to these were themes that became cornerstones of all his work: national identity, the importance of personal relationships and the allure of the road. With contributions from the director and the many collaborators who helped define his vision, One Who Set Forth is a compelling account of Wim Wenders' life and work.

Filmium rating
75%

Mood

Enlightening
Intimate
Nostalgic
Reflective
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Marcel Wehn
Rüdiger Vogler
Helmut Färber
Yella Rottländer
Heinz Badewitz
Donata Wenders
Edda Köchl
Bruno Ganz
Ulrike Sachweh
Wim Wenders
Lisa Kreuzer
Collaborators
Documentary Contributors
Marcel Wehn (Director)

Adaptation

Biographical Documentary

Cinematic Technique

Archival Material
Documentary Style
Found Footage
Home Movies
Interview Footage
Personal Narrative

Film Movements

German New Wave

Narrative Structure

Biographical
Essay-Style

Pace

Contemplative
Meditative
Reflective
Slow-Paced
Steady

Soundtrack

Ambient Sound
Interview Audio

Style

Artistic
Documentary
Experimental
Personal

Time-Period

Contemporary
Early 2000S

Central Conflict

Artistic Pursuit
Identity Exploration
Personal Growth

Characters

Artistic Figure
Family
Wim Wenders

Ending

Celebratory Of Career
Reflective

Historical Context

German New Wave
Post-War Europe

Key Plot Points

Career Shift From Medicine To Film
Early Experiments With Camera
International Recognition

Plot

Artistic Journey
Biographical
Director'S Early Life
Exploratory
Film Career

Setting

Artistic Environments
European Film Scene
Germany
Personal Spaces
Wuppertal

Shooting Location

Germany
Wuppertal

Theme

Artistic Passion
Creative Journey
Identity
Personal Relationships

Genre

Biographical
Biography
Documentary

Audiences

Art House Audiences
Art Lovers
Biography Enthusiasts
Documentary Viewers
Film Enthusiasts
Film Students

Titles

Of One Who Set Out
Wim Wenders' Early Years

Reception

Critical Acclaim
Film Festival Recognition

Production Countries

Germany

Release Year

2008
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