Wim Wenders Addresses Controversial Nude Scene in ‘The Wrong Move’

German filmmaker Wim Wenders has withdrawn his 1975 movie “The Wrong Move” due to a nude scene involving Nastassja Kinski, who was 13 years old at the time. Kinski, now 65, recently urged Wenders to reedit the film, expressing her disappointment over the lack of protection she received.

Wenders, known for directing “Paris, Texas” and “Wings of Desire,” issued a statement apologizing to Kinski. “I recognize that Nastassja Kinski should have been better protected back then,” he said, offering an unreserved apology.

“The Wrong Move” featured Kinski’s film debut, where she portrayed a mute teen acrobat alongside Rüdiger Vogler, an aspiring writer traveling around Germany. Wenders announced the film’s removal from all current distribution channels, including streaming services and television.

“It is necessary for our society to find appropriate ways of dealing with controversial film works from the 20th century,” Wenders stated.

He added that a solution will be sought through dialogue among Kinski, the German Film Academy, and other industry groups. At the German Film Awards, Wenders expressed concern about setting a precedent for retroactive editing.

Kinski, who later acted in Wenders’ 1984 film “Paris, Texas,” has spoken about her discomfort with her early experiences in the film industry. She appeared nude in other films at 14 and 17, citing the absence of protection and security as contributing factors.

Representatives for Kinski have not commented yet, but the dialogue on how to address controversial films continues to progress.