Wim Wenders questions altering problematic film scenes at German Film Awards

At the German Film Awards gala, Wim Wenders, honored for lifetime achievement, called for a debate on how to handle problematic film scenes, referencing Nastassja Kinski's request to edit a scene from his 1975 film 'Falsche Bewegung' where she appeared topless at age 13. Kinski, who has sought the edit for 15 years with legal help, described the experience as traumatic. Wenders admitted he would not film such a scene today but has refused to alter the film, citing archival integrity. He contrasted this with Steven Spielberg's digital retouches in 'E.T.' and noted his own alterations to 'Die Angst des Tormanns beim Elfmeter' for commercial reasons, where music was replaced due to rights issues. Wenders suggested limiting original distribution to museums as a compromise. The speech followed his earlier controversial advice at the Berlinale for filmmakers to stay out of politics.