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Palermo Shooting
Palermo Shooting
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PALERMO SHOOTING

Directed by Wim Wenders
Germany, Italy, 2008
Drama

Synopsis

Finn is a hard-living, internationally renowned photographer, who is burdened by morbid visions. When his wild lifestyle almost gets him killed, he goes to Palermo, Sicily to take a break, but his reality fractures. Saved by a mysterious and beautiful woman, he finally confronts Death himself.

Synopsis

Finn is a hard-living, internationally renowned photographer, who is burdened by morbid visions. When his wild lifestyle almost gets him killed, he goes to Palermo, Sicily to take a break, but his reality fractures. Saved by a mysterious and beautiful woman, he finally confronts Death himself.

Our take

Starring Lou Reed as a friendly ghost with good advice and Dennis Hopper as Death, this film by Wim Wenders sees a photographer finding solace and a more meaningful life in Sicily. The brilliant accompanying soundtrack includes 28 pop songs from bands such as Beirut and Portishead!