Meanwhile in Germany: Kings of the Road (1976)

About this episode

The episode discusses the German New Wave classic 'Kings of the Road' and explores the history of German film from the 20s through the 70s.

For Elena’s Birthday this year we decided to break format and discuss the German New Wave classic Kings of the Road. This three hour Wim Wenders film is a quietly meditative look at West German cinema culture seen through the eyes of two aimless men. The hosts have a fun time discussing the history of German film from the 20s through the 70s and even make space to share a couple manifestos with each other. Topics include: Hitler candles, Werner Herzog’s level of self-awareness, and poop on sc...

People in this episode

Hosts: Elena, Sam Ludwig

Topics covered

• German New Wave
• West German cinema
• film history
• Wim Wenders
• aimless characters
• cinema culture
• manifestos

Keywords

• Kings of the Road
• German New Wave
• Wim Wenders
• film history
• Werner Herzog
• West German cinema
• manifestos

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wim Wenders, Werner Herzog

Books & works: Kings of the Road

Places: Germany

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