Paris, Texas

Friday, August 30 - Thursday, October 31, 2024

40th Anniversary 4K restoration by the Wim Wenders Foundation!

Out of nowhere, a gaunt man in a dark suit and a red baseball cap appears in the burning heat of the desert between the US and Mexico. Travis. He drinks the last sip from his water bottle, then he moves on, doggedly, into the in hospitable area that the locals call “The Devil’s Playground”. Travis might seem to be mute and amnesiac, but he’s driven by the desire to reconnect with his family.

Wim Wenders’ iconic Cannes winner from 1984, exquisitely photographed by Dutch master Robby Müller, is a powerful statement on self-discovery, loss, redemption and the unbreakable bonds of love. Outstanding performances by Harry Dean Stanton and Nastassja Kinski, a masterful screenplay by Sam Shepard and Ry Cooder’s haunting soundtrack have contributed to PARIS, TEXAS’ cult film status and its spell, even 40 years later. The new 4K restoration makes it shine more than ever.

 “Wenders’ masterpiece will always cry out for the biggest screen possible, but no opportunity to see it should ever be refused.” – Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times

• Country West Germany, France, UK, USA
• Language English, Spanish with English Subtitles
• Year 1984
• Running Time 147 minutes
• Format 4K Restoration
• Distributor Janus
• Director Wim Wenders
• Cast Harry Dean Stanton, Sam Berry, Bernhard Wicki, Dean Stockwell, Aurore Clement
• Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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