Director Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film over actress's teen topless scene
Wim Wenders has decided to withdraw his 1975 film Wrong Move following concerns raised by actress Nastassja Kinski regarding a topless scene filmed when she was 13. Wenders expressed regret for not protecting Kinski during the filming and stated that the film will be removed from all distribution channels. He emphasized the need for a dialogue about controversial works and indicated that the film may be made available again after reaching a mutual agreement with Kinski.
- ▪Wim Wenders will block future access to his film Wrong Move after appeals from actress Nastassja Kinski.
- ▪Kinski's lawyer described Wenders' decision as 'long overdue' and expressed regret that it came only after public pressure.
- ▪Wenders plans to engage in a dialogue with film institutions to reassess the film's controversial content.
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Director Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film over actress's teen topless scene10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleIan YoungsCulture reporterGetty ImagesNastassja Kinski's lawyer said the move was "long overdue"Oscar-nominated German director Wim Wenders has said he will block future access to his 1975 film Wrong Move after appeals from actress Nastassja Kinski, who was filmed topless when she was 13.Last month, Kinski told a German newspaper she had been asking Wenders to change the film for years.
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