Einigung erzielt: Wenders schneidet Nacktszene mit Nastassja Kinski aus Film

A deal has been reached: Wenders removes naked scene with Nastassja Kinski from film Nastassja Kinski and filmmaker Wim Wenders have resolved their long-standing dispute over a nude scene in his 1975 film False Movement. The two parties have agreed that the controversial sequence will be removed from the film. In a joint statement published on the website of the Wenders Foundation, both sides confirmed that Wenders had apologized to Kinski and agreed to her request to cut the scene. They emphasized their shared desire to ensure the film’s legacy is not overshadowed by this conflict and to restore their longstanding friendship. The scene in question features Kinski, who was just 13 years old at the time, appearing topless. She described the moment in detail during an interview with Süddeutsche in May. According to her account, she and her mother were unprepared for such content and did not fully understand its implications. The scene shows a man hitting her and then touching her face, while she wears only underwear. Kinski, now 65, had previously asked Wenders repeatedly to remove the sequence, eventually hiring a lawyer who threatened legal action against him. The controversy surrounding the film resurfaced in May when Kinski gave an extensive interview discussing her experiences on set. She expressed concern over how young actors were treated and whether they were adequately informed about the nature of the scenes they were required to perform. Her comments sparked widespread public interest beyond the film industry, prompting discussions about ethical practices in filmmaking and the treatment of minors. In response, Wenders addressed the issue during a speech at the German Film Prize in late May. He acknowledged that he would not have filmed the scene in the same way today, but he defended his actions based on the context of the time. He admitted that his younger self might not have understood the implications of such decisions, yet he stressed that the incident raises broader questions about how filmmakers should handle their historical work. Following sustained criticism, the film was withdrawn from streaming platforms, television broadcasts, and distribution channels in early June. The Wenders Foundation instructed these partners to make the film unavailable to the public. Wenders also publicly requested an apology, acknowledging the sensitivity of the situation and the need for accountability. Now, after months of negotiation and public scrutiny, the final agreement has been reached. The film will undergo post-production editing to remove the disputed scene. This decision marks a resolution to a long-standing issue that has affected both the artist and the subject of the work. The revised version of False Movement will be made available to audiences, reflecting the compromise between artistic legacy and personal dignity.