Wim Wenders made the remarks while attending the Venice Film Festival. He was asked whether he continues to hold previous positions about staying away from political involvement.
Context of the statement
The comments reference earlier statements by the German director on the role of cinema. Wenders has long described filmmaking as centered on understanding others rather than exercising power.
Event details
The Venice Film Festival runs annually in Italy and attracts international filmmakers. Wenders has participated in previous editions with multiple projects.
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