Wim Wenders’ 1984 Cannes winner is marked by outstanding performances by Harry Dean Stanton and Nastassja Kinski, an unforgettable soundtrack by Ry Cooder, a masterful screenplay by Sam Shepard and the iconic cinematography by Robby Müller. The new 4K restoration makes it shine more than ever.
Paris, Texas Paris, Texas
Out of nowhere, a gaunt man in a dark suit and a red baseball cap appears in the burning heat of the desert between the US and Mexico. He drinks the last sip from his water bottle, then he moves on, doggedly, into the inhospitable area that the locals call “The Devil’s Playground”. Travis might seem to be mute and amnesiac, but he’s driven by the desire to reconnect with his family.
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Savages Sauvages
Claude Barras
Wednesday, 02. 04. 2025 / 13:00 / Main Hall
Eleven-year-old Kéria, her young cousin Selaï and orangutan Oshi join forces to protect their tropical forest from destruction. On their exciting mission of the heart, they discover the importance of mutual respect and nature conservation.
Maria Maria
Pablo Larraín
Wednesday, 02. 04. 2025 / 15:20 / Main Hall
Chilean director Pablo Larraín, known for Jackie and Spencer, returns with the third instalment of his unofficial trilogy about iconic, tragic women of the 20th century. The film imagines the last week in the life of the legendary opera diva Maria Callas as she struggles with the increasingly blurred lines between the celebrated ‘La Callas’ and the vulnerable, fragile Maria.