Wenders pulls 1975 film after Kinski nude scene dispute
Wim Wenders has withdrawn his 1975 film *Falsche Bewegung* (*Wrong Move*) from circulation following a long-standing dispute over a nude scene featuring Nastassja Kinski, who was 13 years old at the time of filming. The director’s decision comes after years of criticism and legal pressure from Kinski, who had sought the removal of the contentious sequence, according to multiple German-language media reports .
The film, part of Wenders’ *Road Movie Trilogy*, will no longer be screened or distributed "for the time being," as confirmed by outlets including *Der Standard* and *FAZ*. Kinski, now 65, had reportedly spent a decade attempting to suppress the scene, which shows her in her underwear alongside an actor 20 years her senior . The controversy gained renewed attention after feminist activist Alice Schwarzer publicly criticized the scene, amplifying calls for its removal .
Wenders has not issued a public statement beyond the withdrawal, though Italian media reported he apologized to Kinski . The case reignites debates over the ethics of archival film content, particularly involving minors, and the balance between artistic integrity and contemporary standards. No timeline has been given for a potential re-release or edited version.
Wenders faces scrutiny over Falsche Bewegung as Kinski reopens debate on artistic ethics
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