More than 20 years ago, the German film director Wim Wenders made a big splash in America with Paris, Texas. Wenders' new film Don't Come Knocking shares a lot with Paris, Texas -- the Western geography, similar themes and another collaboration with Sam Shepard. Wenders talks about how his films have been shaped by Edward Hopper, Gary Cooper, and Bono.
- Visit the official website for Don't Come Knocking (Sony Classics)
- Visit Wim Wenders' Official Website
- Buy Wim Wenders' Paris, Texas
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Wim Wenders
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