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.

[stanleyambrose]

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.

[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.

[zamiadams]

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

[madahad]

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.

[thomasworden]

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.

[andres]

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.

[kailomsdalen]

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

[hflynn]

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

[robclayton]

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

[emncaity]

One of the most worthwhile film experiences I ever had.

[addamblakk]

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.

[angelojazz]

A true masterpiece, and Nastassja Kinski is so beautiful!

[AdarshRaj-nwyj]

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.

[redword]

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

[chrisquinlan]

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.

[felipebier]

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.

[mikeydeloa]

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.

[qxcy]

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.

[lanman]

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.