KINGS OF THE ROAD (IM LAUF DER ZEIT) 1976
Directed by Wim Wenders
175 minutes
In German with English subtitles
This is such a stunning film, in which imagery and nuances are far more important than the big narrative elements. It\'sa film that you have to experience and be overwhelmed by the atmosphere, rather than watch. Combined with the beautiful black and white photography, it's best enjoyed on the big screen. Like I said before, these were the first films of Wenders and they remain his best...before he went to the US and got lost in the so-called American dream.
In this film we see a Germany which has disappeared, a world which is no longer possible. The story? Its a simple one...a traveling film projector repairman travels along the East-German border, visiting worn-out film-theatres. and along the way he meets up with a depressed young man whose marriage has just broken up, and the two decide to travel together. And out of such a simple narrative its amazing what such magic can unfold.
This is brilliant cinema, both heart-breaking and life affirming. In fact, its both shocking and embarrassing that films like this can no longer be made.
\"KINGS OF THE ROAD (aka IN THE COURSE OF TIME) is a meditation on the passing of the age of great cinema, an acute study of life in post-war Germany and to this day remains one of Wim Wenders\' most accomplished films.\"
An absolute must, especially since it is never screened anymore!
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 11th
CINEMA DERIVE
OVERTOOM 301 20:30
Location
overtoom 301 amsterdam
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