Paris, Texas
(DVD)
Contributors
Wenders, Wim. Interviewee
Müller, Robby, 1940-2018. Interviewee
Sievernich, Chris. Producer
Carson, L. M. Kit. Adapter
Shepard, Sam, 1943-2017. Screenwriter
Müller, Robby, 1940-2018. Interviewee
Sievernich, Chris. Producer
Carson, L. M. Kit. Adapter
Shepard, Sam, 1943-2017. Screenwriter
Published
[Irvington, N.Y.] : The Criterion Collection : Janus Films, c2009.
Format
DVD
Edition
Widescreen director-approved special ed.
ISBN
1604652284, 9781604652284
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (145 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (42 pages ; col. ill. ; 19 cm.)
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Aquinnah Public Library - Adult | DVD PAR | On Shelf |
| Chilmark Free Public Library - Adult | DVD DRAMA P 4508 | On Shelf |
| Truro Public Library - Adult | DVD PAR | On Shelf |
| Wellfleet Public Library - Adult | DVD Paris | On Shelf |
| West Tisbury Free Public Library - Adult | DVD DRAMA | On Shelf |
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Published
[Irvington, N.Y.] : The Criterion Collection : Janus Films, c2009.
Edition
Widescreen director-approved special ed.
Language
English
ISBN
1604652284, 9781604652284
UPC
715515052214
Notes
General Note
Based on the book "Paris, Texas" by Sam Shepard.
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1984.
General Note
Booklet includes "On the road again" essay by film critic Nick Roddick, "A long ride" by Sam Shepard, "Voices under your skin" interview with Nastassja Kinski, "Loss of innocence" interview with Harry Dean Stanton, "Me and my brother" interview with Dean Stockwell, excerpt from the preface of Wim Wenders book 'Written in the West'.
General Note
Bonus features: Disc 1. Audio commentary featuring Wim Wenders. Disc 2. "Wim Wenders" interview with Wenders by German journalist Roger Willemsen; "The road to Paris, Texas" excerpts from the 1990 film "Motion and Emotion" featuring interviews with Wim Wenders, Robby Müller, Ry Cooder, Harry Dean Stanton, Peter Falk, Dennis Hopper, Hanns Zischler, Samuel Fuller, Patricia Highsmith and Kraft Wetzel conducted by director Paul Joyce; "Claire Denis and Allison Anders" interviewed by Kent Jones; "Cinéma cinémas" segment from the French television program featuring 'Wim Wenders Hollywood April '84'; Deleted scenes; Super 8 footage; Galleries; "Written in the West" gallery of Wenders' location-scouting photos from his book; Behind the scenes photos by Robin Holland.
Creation/Production Credits
Art director, Kate Altman ; editor, Peter Przygodda ; music, Ry Cooder.
Participants/Performers
Harry Dean Stanton, Nastassja Kinski, Dean Stockwell, Aurore Clement, Hunter Carson, Bernard Wicki.
Description
After having been missing for four years and presumed dead, Travis emerges from the desert near the Texas-Mexico border and collapses at a gas station. His younger brother, Walt, a billboard artist, takes him to Walt's Los Angeles home where Travis' son, Hunter, has lived with Walt and Walt's wife, Anne, since Travis and his wife, Jane, disappeared. Travis reestablishes a relationship with Hunter, finds Jane and brings about a reunion between Jane and Hunter before leaving again. Loosely based on Sam Shepard's Motel Chronicles.
Target Audience
OFRB rating: AA.
System Details
DVD; region 1, NTSC; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby digital 5.1 surround.
Language
In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Wenders, W., Müller, R., Sievernich, C., Carson, L. M. K., Shepard, S., Guest, D., Stanton, H. D., Kinski, N., Stockwell, D., Clément, A., Carson, H., Wicki, B., Przygodda, P., Cooder, R., Roddick, N., Willemsen, R., Falk, P., Hopper, D., Zischler, H., Fuller, S., Highsmith, P., Wetzel, K., Joyce, P., Denis, C., & Anders, A. (2009). Paris, Texas (Widescreen director-approved special ed.). The Criterion Collection : Janus Films.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wim. Wenders et al.. 2009. Paris, Texas. [Irvington, N.Y.]: The Criterion Collection : Janus Films.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wim. Wenders et al.. Paris, Texas [Irvington, N.Y.]: The Criterion Collection : Janus Films, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Wenders, Wim., et al. Paris, Texas Widescreen director-approved special ed., The Criterion Collection : Janus Films, 2009.
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