Wim Wenders
Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows
Renowned filmmaker and jury president of the Berlin Film Festival who became the subject of podcast discussion following controversial statements about filmmakers and politics. His claim that filmmaking is the "opposite of politics" sparked debate, particularly given his own 1988 writings asserting that all film is inherently political. The contradiction between his statements and past work generated significant discussion across film industry podcasts.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Global News Podcast · Feb 22, 2026
First large protests in Iran since deadly crackdown
“Berlin Film Festival jury president whose comments that filmmakers should stay out of politics sparked controversy”
A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein · Feb 20, 2026
The Epidemic of Celebrity Cowardice (with Gianmarco Soresi and Caroline Kwan)
“Jury president at Berlin Film Festival who claimed filmmaking is 'opposite of politics' despite 1988 writings stating all film is political”
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Feb 20, 2026
A Rough Weekend for Indie Film: Spirit Awards, Berlin Controversy, and Big Questions
“Berlin Film Festival jury president who sparked controversy with political comments”
Blank Check with Griffin & David · Feb 19, 2026
Critical Darlings: The Secret Agent And The Increasingly International Academy
“Berlin Film Festival jury president who stated movies aren't political, sparking controversy and withdrawal of Roy”
岩中花述 · Dec 10, 2025
S8E5 鲁豫对话朱天文 | 他已登岸归家，吾独续写「巫」言
“German filmmaker; encountered by Zhu through her work in cinema circles at highest artistic levels”