PARIS, TEXAS (1984)

Director: Wim Wenders
Writers: L.M. Kit Carson, Sam Shepard
Stars: Harry Dean Stanton, Nastassja Kinski, Dean Stockwell 
Runtime: 147 minutes

Plot: A man is found in the desert after four years.

Review:  Wandering through the desert, Travis (Harry Dean Stanton) has been living a mindless-nomadic lifestyle for the past four years.  When he is found half dead in the desert of Texas, his brother - Walt (Dean Stockwell) - is notified of his location and flies from California to Texas to pick him up.  Upon being reunited with his brother, Walt discovers that Travis seems to be in a state of shock.  Travis doesn't speak, doesn't take direction, and is constantly trying to leave Walt's presence.  

One of the few films in the history of cinema to unanimously receive the Palme d'Or at Cannes, German filmmaker Wim Wenders' 1984 drama entitled Paris, Texas captures a colorful depiction of life in a growing world and a desire for things to be as they once were.  Nostalgia is at the very center of this film - which is beautifully written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Sam Shepard and L.M. Kit Carson.  

 Every scene in Paris, Texas beautifully captures the world surrounding the characters. The camera work also captures the road-trip aspects of the film with beautiful realism.  

 Paris, Texas is without a doubt a must-see that can be enjoyed by almost all ages.  It's powerful filmmaking with an eye for beauty in the world around us and is a quest for redemption. Though the film leaves many questions for the audience, Paris, Texas leaves a lasting impression upon viewers through its soul-penetrating visuals and performances that strike at the heart.

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Reviewed by S.M. Intisab Shahriyar