PARIS, TEXAS Trailer (1984) - The Criterion Collection

New German Cinema pioneer Wim Wenders (Wings of Desire) brings his keen eye for landscape to the American Southwest in Paris, Texas, a profoundly moving character study written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sam Shepard.
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[@88stanleyambrose]

Paris, Texas is a treasure of cinema. It is rare blend of beautiful imagery, haunting music and terrific acting. It's one of those films that resides in you long after you've finished watching it.

[@robschneider8310]

+88stanleyambrose So true

[@theayatollahofrockandrollah]

that's very deep

[@hailsnail7652]

I plan on watching this movie.:-) You're description of it reminded me of how I felt after watching the film Kids (1995). I can't wait to get into this one ...

[@bassbymichele]

Truly unforgettable

[@MrBank325]

Just watched it for the first time. Great movie.

[@jackjackob]

The first time I saw this movie was when my son was taken away by his mom in Europe and I had to come back to canada alone. Still hunts me and I miss him so much.

[@Lifeinsam]

Elias LeTerrible awe

[@skateordie002]

I hope you're okay.

[@RamMohammadJosephKaur]

Hi Elias, how are you holding up now?

[@donaldhorn1]

I hope you have found PEACE.

[@anaximander66]

This is the most painful comment I think I've ever read. Really sorry to read this about anyone. Prayers to you.

[@zamiadams4343]

A film for me that captures everything about life. Loss, belonging, love, sadness. A gem of a film, an absolute classic.

[@madahad9]

Such a special film that sadly many people will never give a try....or abandon within the first thirty minutes as being 'boring". It is a very European style film and is more internal than most will tolerate. I was stunned by the film and would put it on my top twenty favorite films of all time. Right after seeing the film I ran a few doors down from the cinema to the conveniently located record store and bought the soundtrack, which I still own the vinyl copy. It's great music to listen to while taking long solitary walks or gazing off into the distance while on a train as the scenary rushes by. That long monolgue between Stanton and Kinski still gets me regardless how many times I have seen it. I envy anyone who watches it or the first time. I you just give a chance you will see the beauty. The early eighties was a wonderful time for independant and foreign films and was a needed antedote against the Speilbergs, the John Hughes, etc of that time.

[@rbibbe34]

Don't take a dig at Hughes, man. That spoke a lot to me(I'm 25) and living in the county/suburbs of Chicago. This movie moved me in more ways than one, but Hughes was fantastic in his own right. Sorry I'm not sorry.

[@emncaity]

With ya. It really gets at the condition of absolute loss.

[@MrTimmyz1989]

Just bought and expecting to watch it a week from now!!

[@user-rm7sg6fl7t]

I have to admit I wanted to watch this film because it shows Texas and the City I live in. I get it is not a film for everybody. But it's worth it.

[@robschneider8310]

+GREG FREEMAN That's beautiful

[@Zfhfmfdjs]

Rest in peace Harry Dean Stanton

[@DenZerda]

Mi Dios, I would have sworn it was yesterday that I met this incredible actor from the movie Lucky, highly recommended by the way .. this is very sad

[@JHallDaBoss]

Legend

[@hammockmonk]

If you are a HDS fan but haven't seen Lucky, check it out. Wonderful. Also, the documentary Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction.

[@samanthab1923]

First saw him in Kelly's Heroes. Watched him in Big Love ❤️ My son was just asking about Repo Man.

[@johnnewton7444]

I'm a 65 year old man but every time I hear Cancion Mixteca , tears flow down upon my cheeks . Will go to my grave with this song in my heart - thanks Harry Dean & Ry .

[@thomasworden4139]

One of the most humane human dramas ever made... the long sequence where the man screams out over the freeway about nuclear destruction and human craziness as HDS silently wishes him well is hauntingly beautiful cinematic magic.

[@andres65080]

This trailer really doesn't do the film justice. Saw it for the first time last night, and found myself incredibly invested in Travis. Great movie, thanks for preserving it, Criterion! You guys are awesome.

[@kailomsdalen2900]

My personal favorite film, but also an incredibly well made film. Truly a masterpiece.

[@technodroog]

One of the very very best films of all-time

[@robclayton3670]

Favourite film of all time. And I feel lucky I can say that!

[@ex6tenceLV]

Even more romantic than Godfather and Scarface ? :)

[@nigelfuentes5763]

I agree wholeheartedly

[@dozeTV]

i dont understand why he leaves them at the end?

[@mystha9169]

Same, I love this movie.

[@dexterlefevre8002]

lucky lol

[@hflynn927]

i can hardly think of a more poignant scene in all of cinema than the final confrontation between travis and kinski's character. the way his reflection settles on her face is just beautiful and poetic. brilliant screenplay, but the film still maintains uniquely cinematic (that is to say, visual) elements in order to tell its story

[@sovietsofia]

I'll never forget this movie.

[@addamblakk9889]

It feels like this movie is like the music that plays in it. It doesn’t matter how sad it becomes, there is still happiness at the end.

[@emncaity]

One of the most worthwhile film experiences I ever had.

[@AdarshRaj-nw3yj]

I just watched it today, it was recommended by Roger Deakins in one of the interviews. And this movie is cinematic art at it's best. And it puts Wim Wenders in the league of Tarkovsky, Kubrick, Bergman.

[@chrisquinlan6527]

To me it's an incredibly powerful story about making peace with one's own past. Extremely raw, emotional movie. Ry Cooder's score is also accepting.

[@redword2007]

RIP Harry Dean Stanton, a tremendous character actor who entertained and inspired us.

[@angelojazz100]

A true masterpiece, and Nastassja Kinski is so beautiful!

[@samanthab1923]

Always liked her. Cat 🐱 People is a fav

[@MostlyBuicks]

I met Kinski briefly in Tucson when she was working in that awful Charlie Sheen movie. She was going with Quincy Jones at the time (he gets all the hot ones). And yes, SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL.

[@samanthab1923]

humbuckerpickups That's so cool 😎 I think she had a daughter with Q & basically stopped acting. Remember that Vogue shoot with her posing with a huge snake 🐍

[@MostlyBuicks]

@@samanthab1923 Oh yeah, I remember that pose. I liked some of her early movies like Stay As You Are, Cat People, Passion Flower Hotel, Far Away-So Close (sequel to the beautiful Wings Of Desire).

[@user-kb1hw2yq2f]

One of the most beautiful women i have ever seen in my life

[@mikeydeloa7348]

I saw this back when it came out It. Loved how different and artisticly is was shot. It physically has aged over time. Can't believe it has been nearly 40 years since it came out. Man time Does fly.

[@Grant_Ferstat]

Same it changed the way a 20 year old me would view cinema forever.

[@qxcy3584]

The first time I saw this movie in theatres, it was the remastered German version by Wim Wenders. I had smoked and the visuals were so stunning that many of the films details washed over me. The movie zoomed by, it didn't feel slow or tedious at all. I teared up during the final monologue. Watching this a second time and understanding the details made the seminal moments hit me even harder. This is the only trailer that's ever made me tear up. I really cried watching it again. It feels so humane, so real. This is a jewel and should be cherished.

[@felipebier7]

just watched it. I was born in 85, so a year before this came out. It is without a doubt the most beautiful movie I've ever watched.

[@madahad9]

I love this film when I saw it at a local art theater in the 80's. It was radically different from anything I'd seen before and did not rely on car chases or contrived drama. The story was simple and stunning and Harry Dean Stanton is high on my list of all time favorite actors. My sole quibble is with Kinski's accent but that final scene the two of them is a stunner and still makes me tear up whenever I hear it. Afterwards I ran to the nearby record (yes, record) store and bought the soundtrack

[@petermuller7029]

Ry Cooders music with Harry Dean Stanton's emotionality result in an emulsion of love and grief. I haven't cried so beautifully in a long time.

[@davidellis5141]

One of the greatest films ever. Sheer brilliance.

[@lanman316]

I had read about this film, watched the trailer and on a whim, purchased the criterion collection about two months ago. The pace and cinematography is moody and captivating. The score suits it perfectly and my heart was appropriately ripped out of my ass. Beautiful film.

[@JakeV100]

the most beautiful colours in a film ive ever seen. love this film so much

[@nodice5300]

This was Kurt Cobain's favorite film.

[@C.U.N.Tahiti]

No Dice how do u know this, where did u read it? As a Kurt fan I'm curious

[@tone.rec_5557]

Thats Crazy, Check this its a true story ! So I watched this movie and really enjoyed it, i then went to roll a spliff and I usually use vinyl records as a rolling tray, so I get out the record and its an unofficial/fake Nirvana record i have, so I'm looking at the record and in the corner it says Released by Tyler Henderson in Paris, Texas my mind was blown as ive never noticed and had literally just watched the film. So yea that's pretty crazy this was one of his favourite films

[@browncringe]

shut the fuck up

[@gabrielesimone1372]

Mine too.

[@kobeanderson6718]

There’s an interview where he stated it. That was what brought me to the film, not just because Sam Shepard wrote it

[@cut--]

I was an art student when this film came out. I didn't really understand it but I loved it that way. I've watched all Wender's films and 10's of thousands of other films and movies since but.. I never wanted to watch this again because I have fond memories of "not fully understanding it" .. maybe someday.

[@danyboyduplato]

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sam Shepard. Thank you and have a good trip. Love R.I.P. 1943 - 2017

[@bingsinatra5283]

daniel pelletier ....and Harry, so sad.

[@vgovger4373]

I always like the part where Harry Dean Stanton wants help from the cleaning lady to look like a dad, then picks his son up from school.

[@leapingthrutime]

Funny how it takes a German to make one of the most "american" films out there.

[@Boudosaved]

Well, it was written by 2 Americans, but the themes are universal.

[@drewkatchen805]

Certainly not a film most Americans know either, which is a shame.

[@allbushnocraft3031]

@@drewkatchen805 not many guns or explosions that why

[@JonathanNelsonOfficial]

Also Stroszek by Herzog. The Germans get it.

[@jermyhopkisn9654]

Germans seem good at understanding American culture.

[@fazbell]

This movie was so heartbreaking and so rewarding. Harry Dean Stanton and the rest of the cast were superb.

[@noahsong3865]

Absolutely one of the most beautiful films ever made. The final 25 minutes (and really the whole film as a whole) are spectacular. The shot at the end of Jane gazing into the glass with Travis’s face showing over hers will be etched into my mind forever.

[@ellenolenska9141]

One of the most emotionally affecting movies I’ve ever seen. It goes deep.

[@josemarin9914]

A film to a deep reflection and to choose between right an wrong and forgiveness . R.I.P. Harry .

[@arkdark5554]

One of the most beautiful films, and...with a damn heart breaking story. Astonishingly beautiful.

[@kzinful]

She was never more beautiful than here, this is such a gem of a movie. I miss Harry Dean, others here have mentioned his last movie 'Lucky', I also recommend watching it, it's a wonderful grumpy present for his fans. In peace Harry Dean

[@AmbientWalking]

One of my most favourite films! Ever! Such a great soundtrack.

[@musicvideos5196]

I don’t think there’s a better, more American-feeling movie. About to watch this for the 4th time. Even if I was born 17 years after this movie came out, it still gives me nostalgia to watch it

[@metalguru61]

A down -to -earth movie with a heart-warming ending.

[@Grant_Ferstat]

I walked down to watch this at my small local cinema in Perth, Western Australia when it was released. I was 20. It changed the way I would view cinema forever. It remains my absolute favourite.

[@michaelbruns449]

Paris Texas - 1984 captures and evokes a people and a time and a place. Just like No Country For Old Men - 2007 recreated the same people and time and place twenty three years later.

[@SamyTaylor1560]

A scar in the deepest part of my mind, heart and soul. Love this movie.

[@ree6588]

this film looks so distinct and special... definitely going to see it this weekend, its been in my watchlist for too long

[@MisterRichHarris]

I lost count how many times I watched this movie during the mid 80's... I moved to a desert because of this movie, just beautiful.

[@filiporvik2782]

Saw it the first time. Liked it. Saw it the second time. In my top 5 favorite movies.

[@josuelopez1491]

I don't remember his name, but the cinematographer who filmed this deserves a hell of an ovation. Is he still around? Oh yeah, his name was Muller, Robbie or Robby, with two dots on the U. Good God, what a work of art. Wim Wenders and Werner Herzog should do the world a favor, they should shake hands and produce a work of collaboration.

[@88stanleyambrose]

+Josue Lopez Exactly my thoughts! I was blown away with the cinematography and equally surprised that it didn't win any awards in this category.

[@virginiethevenot3362]

Josue Lopez

[@nathanjamesbaker]

The camerawork was very good. There were many times when I thought the camera should be visible in a reflection, yet I could never see it.

[@mennolenting9189]

He died on the 3rd of july this year, they played this movie at my local cinema tonight as a tribute to Robby Müller. The camerawork is stunning. Paris, Texas is a jewel of cinema, a true masterpiece. RIP Robby Müller

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

I saw this when it was released and was never sure if I even liked it. Never watched it again but it never let go.

[@mooville32]

I saw this when it came out, purchased the soundtrack on cassette the next day, & played it in my car on road trips endlessly.

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

Ok, point taken, you're cultured.

[@JoshuaGonzalez-sr7xy]

RIP Harry dean stanton. One of the best actors of all time.

[@headydaze]

america without makeup

[@wellesradio]

Of course, only a foreigner is able to see it.

[@JustChadC]

headydaze That is one of the most beautifully sincere positive comments I’ve heard about America in a long time. This film is a wonderfully and beautifully, sad and tragic, but heartwarming tale about one of the sweetest kinds of relationships a father and son and one of the most melancholy butt still romantic stories of a husband and wife.

[@wellesradio]

K L With pleasure!

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

red white blue

[@4ever242]

Yes... All from Wenders is without makeup 😉

[@lordphillipemcmlxxxv8492]

Es una película hermosa, sin muchos aditivos técnicos entre comillas, una fotografía impecable, lugares usuales pero dentro de una sensación surrealista, pero definitivamente el poder de la narrativa es todo , la dramaturgia a pesar de la época cautiva muchísimo con una sutileza dentro de experiencias muy dramáticas , para los de habla hispana la recomiendo mucho, una gran historia que toca cualquier corazón, pueden encontrarla en Pirate Bay, y los subtítulos no son complicados de conseguir, para los amantes del buen cine.

[@Pancrasio-it9qd]

Hola

[@krisscanlon4051]

kinski is radiant looks like she is from 2019! thats timeless...wenders stanton + stockwell are tops!

[@nickharvey7233]

One of the most powerful fusions of cinematographic imagery and an amazing score. Perfection. Still have fond memories of driving across the Agentinean desert in '95, accompanied by Ry Cooder on loop.

[@AlonsoRules]

Paris Texas is a masterpiece in every possible way. Every frame is a work of art.

[@johnparkhill2963]

haunting. lurid. hyper-real. perfect. Sam Shepard's genius is immortal.

[@dozeTV]

i dont understand why he leaves them at the end?

[@johnparkhill2963]

@@dozeTV I envy you

[@Tabletop_Epics]

This is one of those films that can change you.

[@krashcartkush5614]

seeing this and then seeing the restoration on the blu ray is absolutely mind blowing.

[@grindhouse74]

A great film, first saw it when i was a teenager, and i revisit this film once every 4-5 years..

[@boboloko]

I saw it as a teenager as well. I have mixed feelings about this film

[@TheMauvetys]

This movie is considered as one of the best movies of The Cannes International Film Festival for 67 years.

[@robertcoleman580]

Saw this film when it first came out. One of the greatest movies of all time. Casting was well nigh perfect. The finale was as near to cinematic perfection as you are ever likely to get. Still moves me 40 years on.

[@BGasperov]

The themes of time (Travis going missing for half of the boy's life, the boy's interest in the special theory of relativity, the long-distance journeys, Travis hesitancy to travel by plane i.e. to travel faster) and listening (as evident from practically everything else) seem to be dominant.

[@chrishall7915]

Also has a great soundtrack

[@user-je6ck8pz4f]

can't get over how great this film is

[@adolphsanchez1429]

Wonderful film directed by the talented Wim Wenders. I've always loved that opening walk out of the desert.

[@demeanor3704]

And how’s that working out for ya ?

[@wiscgaloot]

Never seen it, and I need to add it to the list--I'm a huge fan of Stanton. He was such a great actor.

[@davidbramslev8165]

one of my absolute favorites

[@ryancoulter4797]

My favourite movie of all time and a major influence on my writing. Would love to find books or papers analyzing the movie or discussing the making of the movie and the writing of it.

[@VILJL]

Harry Dean Stanton was born in Kentucky on July 14, 1926. He was an American actor, musician, and singer In a career that spanned more than six decades. His last film was "Lucky." Harry Dean Stanton (who played the role of Lucky) did not live long enough to see the official release of the movie in USA on 29 September 2017. He died on 15 September 2017 at the age of 91.

[@slw59]

Such a beautiful film.

[@MLElf]

Just watched this for the first time, stunning film, the last 30mins really hits

[@Nyle95]

This and Badlands are two of my favourite Criterion releases

[@joanmerrill3957]

It’s so strange to have this spear in my feed. . When this film came out i went back to see it again at least 3 times I think. It was so poetic, contemplative, American... I’m grateful to think about it again.

[@hvitekristesdod]

Just finished it. One of the best films I’ve ever seen. Ordered the Criterion before the halfway point

[@crimesforkibble6912]

Any film that stars Harry Dean Stanton is an automatic winner no matter what

[@musicvideos5196]

One of the greatest movies I have ever seen

[@chickenmayozmt]

This was on TV when I was in middle school. At the time, I didn't understand the movie's message, but I felt sad to see the main character leave at the end.

[@avinashasitis]

Just watching this trailer gave me goosebumps, as it reminded me of the time when i watched it for the first time.

[@SAMMOFIDEL]

love this film so much!

[@hamzarouri8454]

One of my favorites. A very haunting and beautiful film that stayed with me long after I finished it.

[@moeshickenyay]

Great film, great actors, great story, terrific directing, awesome cinematography, ok kraft services.

[@seagrey75]

One of my favourite movies!!

[@joshwinter1097]

Breathtakingly tender movie. It's really on another level

[@rekiahmed7381]

Beautiful picture ever

[@TheRidiculouslyOptimisticGuy]

Adding this film to my watch list after learning that one of my favorite bands, Travis, got their name from here.

[@drewhunkins7192]

The University of Wisconsin is showing this magnificent film on its big screen for free (donation encouraged) tomorrow night. Can't wait.

[@TechnicolorMammoth]

@Genna Tuelz 3 years ago and tomorrow night.

[@Quiksilversurf311]

@@TechnicolorMammoth don’t be an ass..

[@bushbasher85]

I just picked up the criterion bluray at the B&N 50% sale. This really is one of the best movies ever made.

[@user-ln4gd6hx7e]

Rest in peace Harry Dean Stanton and Dean Stockwell.

[@maominevendumont9332]

I will love this film FOREVER!

[@jesse1008]

This is the most tender film I’ve ever seen.

[@curlystarr4058]

simply beautiful

[@hs7146]

easily one of the greatest films I saw.

[@jettavrsix]

A masterpiece.

[@aljefjas808]

Some movies kind of haunt you.

[@obadyaodysseas]

Hear me out, one of the most important and beautiful pieces of art ever made...

[@TheRealDarrylStrawberry]

ive never seen this. gonna watch tonight. The cinematography looks incredible.

[@JL-vk1rs]

did you like it?

[@TheRealDarrylStrawberry]

@@JL-vk1rs Yea. it felt like David Lynch meets Gaspar Noe.

[@yashchaphekar123]

@@TheRealDarrylStrawberry where did you watch it?

[@TheRealDarrylStrawberry]

@@yashchaphekar123 It was either my brothers Critereon collection, or i streamed it (illegally probably). The color palette is incredible.

[@donnasteele6399]

R.I.P. Harry....we will miss you.

[@gabrielesimone1372]

My favorite film of all time

[@hmmm6503]

i think about this movie every day

[@nd96_]

Does anybody know what kind camera and what film they used to make this, 16mm maybe? The look of this is so dreamy.