Wim Wenders accused of shifting blame to Nastassja Kinski over nude scenes
In a speech at the Deutscher Filmpreis, filmmaker Wim Wenders attributed responsibility for censorship in cinema to actress Nastassja Kinski, who was 13 when he directed her in a nude scene. The industry's applause for his remarks has drawn criticism.
Key facts
- Wim Wenders directed a 13-year-old Nastassja Kinski in a nude scene.
- Wenders gave a speech at the Deutscher Filmpreis (German Film Awards).
- He shifted blame for cinema censorship onto Kinski.
- The film industry applauded his remarks.
- The speech has been criticized as infamously rhetorical.
Entities
Artists
- Wim Wenders
- Nastassja Kinski
Institutions
- Deutscher Filmpreis