Tag: Lisa Kreuzer

  • DER AMERIKANISCHE FREUND aka THE AMERICAN FRIEND

    DER AMERIKANISCHE FREUND aka THE AMERICAN FRIEND

    “Der amerikanische Freund” aka “The American Friend” is a 1977 neo-noir crime drama directed by Wim Wenders. It is loosely adapted from Patricia Highsmith’s novels “Ripley’s Game” and “Ripley Under Ground.” The film combines elements of existential drama and suspense, exploring themes of friendship, moral compromise, and the quiet desperation of ordinary lives. The story…

  • ALICE IN THE CITIES

    ALICE IN THE CITIES

    ‘Alice in the Cities’ is a poignant 1974 road movie directed by Wim Wenders. It follows a disillusioned German journalist and a young girl as they embark on an unexpected journey across Europe to search for her grandmother. The film is an early entry in Wenders’ exploration of identity, alienation, and the nomadic experience. Philip…