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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Scorched Earth Verbrannte Erde
Thomas Arslan
Saturday, 26. 04. 2025 / 20:40 / Main Hall
A minimalist crime thriller set on the nocturnal streets of contemporary Berlin, much like its protagonist: laconic, efficient, and very, very cool.
Savages Sauvages
Claude Barras
Sunday, 27. 04. 2025 / 11:30 / Small 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.
Bambi: A Tale of Life in the Woods Bambi, l'histoire d'une vie dans les bois
Michel Fessler
Sunday, 27. 04. 2025 / 14:20 / Main Hall
The story of Bambi retraces the first years of a fawn’s life, and the trials he must face in the woods… This initiatory tale, a hymn to nature.