Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film featuring 13-year-old Nastassja Kinski topless
Director Wim Wenders has withdrawn his 1975 film 'Wrong Move' from distribution following criticism regarding a scene featuring a 13-year-old Nastassja Kinski topless. Wenders apologized to Kinski after she spent years advocating for the film to be altered or removed.
Why it matters
The incident reflects shifting industry standards regarding the protection of child actors and the retrospective accountability of filmmakers for past works.
Nastassja Kinski told a newspaper last month that she has spent 15 years unsuccessfully trying to get Wenders to change the Wrong Move. Photograph: Ahn Young-joon/AP View image in fullscreen Nastassja Kinski told a newspaper last month that she has spent 15 years unsuccessfully trying to get Wenders to change the Wrong Move. Photograph: Ahn Young-joon/AP Wim Wenders Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film featuring 13-year-old Nastassja Kinski topless German director says he recognises actor should have been better protected during filming of Wrong Move
The report provides a balanced account of the director's apology and the actor's long-standing concerns.
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