PARIS, TEXAS Trailer (1984) - The Criterion Collection 

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.

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.

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

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.

Rest in peace Harry Dean Stanton

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.

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.

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

My personal favorite film, but also an incredibly well made film. Truly a masterpiece.

One of the very very best films of all-time

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.

One of the most worthwhile film experiences I ever had.

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

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.

I'll never forget this movie.

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

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.

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.

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.

A true masterpiece, and Nastassja Kinski is so beautiful!

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.

I love this film when I saw it at a local art theater in the 80's. It was radically different from anything I'd seen before and did not rely on car chases or contrived drama. The story was simple and stunning and Harry Dean Stanton is high on my list of all time favorite actors. My sole quibble is with Kinski's accent but that final scene the two of them is a stunner and still makes me tear up whenever I hear it. Afterwards I ran to the nearby record (yes, record) store and bought the soundtrack

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.

Funny how it takes a German to make one of the most "american" films out there.

Ry Cooders music with Harry Dean Stanton's emotionality result in an emulsion of love and grief. I haven't cried so beautifully in a long time.

One of the greatest films ever. Sheer brilliance.

I was an art student when this film came out. I didn't really understand it but I loved it that way. I've watched all Wender's films and 10's of thousands of other films and movies since but.. I never wanted to watch this again because I have fond memories of "not fully understanding it" .. maybe someday.

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I always like the part where Harry Dean Stanton wants help from the cleaning lady to look like a dad, then picks his son up from school.

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sam Shepard. Thank you and have a good trip. Love R.I.P. 1943 - 2017

This was Kurt Cobain's favorite film.

This movie was so heartbreaking and so rewarding. Harry Dean Stanton and the rest of the cast were superb.

the most beautiful colours in a film ive ever seen. love this film so much

Absolutely one of the most beautiful films ever made. The final 25 minutes (and really the whole film as a whole) are spectacular. The shot at the end of Jane gazing into the glass with Travis’s face showing over hers will be etched into my mind forever.

seeing this and then seeing the restoration on the blu ray is absolutely mind blowing.

One of the most emotionally affecting movies I’ve ever seen. It goes deep.

I don’t think there’s a better, more American-feeling movie. About to watch this for the 4th time. Even if I was born 17 years after this movie came out, it still gives me nostalgia to watch it

I don't remember his name, but the cinematographer who filmed this deserves a hell of an ovation. Is he still around? Oh yeah, his name was Muller, Robbie or Robby, with two dots on the U. Good God, what a work of art. Wim Wenders and Werner Herzog should do the world a favor, they should shake hands and produce a work of collaboration.

A film to a deep reflection and to choose between right an wrong and forgiveness . R.I.P. Harry .

This is one of those films that can change you.

A down -to -earth movie with a heart-warming ending.

She was never more beautiful than here, this is such a gem of a movie. I miss Harry Dean, others here have mentioned his last movie 'Lucky', I also recommend watching it, it's a wonderful grumpy present for his fans. In peace Harry Dean

Paris Texas - 1984 captures and evokes a people and a time and a place. Just like No Country For Old Men - 2007 recreated the same people and time and place twenty three years later.

A scar in the deepest part of my mind, heart and soul. Love this movie.

I walked down to watch this at my small local cinema in Perth, Western Australia when it was released. I was 20. It changed the way I would view cinema forever. It remains my absolute favourite.

haunting. lurid. hyper-real. perfect. Sam Shepard's genius is immortal.

I saw this when it came out, purchased the soundtrack on cassette the next day, & played it in my car on road trips endlessly.

Paris Texas is a masterpiece in every possible way. Every frame is a work of art.

Saw it the first time. Liked it. Saw it the second time. In my top 5 favorite movies.

This movie is considered as one of the best movies of The Cannes International Film Festival for 67 years.

One of the most beautiful films, and...with a damn heart breaking story. Astonishingly beautiful.

I saw this when it was released and was never sure if I even liked it. Never watched it again but it never let go.

A great film, first saw it when i was a teenager, and i revisit this film once every 4-5 years..

RIP Harry dean stanton. One of the best actors of all time.

I lost count how many times I watched this movie during the mid 80's... I moved to a desert because of this movie, just beautiful.

kinski is radiant looks like she is from 2019! thats timeless...wenders stanton + stockwell are tops!

This was on TV when I was in middle school. At the time, I didn't understand the movie's message, but I felt sad to see the main character leave at the end.

Harry Dean Stanton was born in Kentucky on July 14, 1926. He was an American actor, musician, and singer In a career that spanned more than six decades. His last film was "Lucky." Harry Dean Stanton (who played the role of Lucky) did not live long enough to see the official release of the movie in USA on 29 September 2017. He died on 15 September 2017 at the age of 91.

Saw this film when it first came out. One of the greatest movies of all time. Casting was well nigh perfect. The finale was as near to cinematic perfection as you are ever likely to get. Still moves me 40 years on.

One of my most favourite films! Ever! Such a great soundtrack.

The themes of time (Travis going missing for half of the boy's life, the boy's interest in the special theory of relativity, the long-distance journeys, Travis hesitancy to travel by plane i.e. to travel faster) and listening (as evident from practically everything else) seem to be dominant.

One of the most powerful fusions of cinematographic imagery and an amazing score. Perfection. Still have fond memories of driving across the Agentinean desert in '95, accompanied by Ry Cooder on loop.

Any film that stars Harry Dean Stanton is an automatic winner no matter what

Es una película hermosa, sin muchos aditivos técnicos entre comillas, una fotografía impecable, lugares usuales pero dentro de una sensación surrealista, pero definitivamente el poder de la narrativa es todo , la dramaturgia a pesar de la época cautiva muchísimo con una sutileza dentro de experiencias muy dramáticas , para los de habla hispana la recomiendo mucho, una gran historia que toca cualquier corazón, pueden encontrarla en Pirate Bay, y los subtítulos no son complicados de conseguir, para los amantes del buen cine.

can't get over how great this film is

Rest in peace Harry Dean Stanton and Dean Stockwell.

Some movies kind of haunt you.

Hear me out, one of the most important and beautiful pieces of art ever made...

this film looks so distinct and special... definitely going to see it this weekend, its been in my watchlist for too long

I just picked up the criterion bluray at the B&N 50% sale. This really is one of the best movies ever made.

Also has a great soundtrack

The University of Wisconsin is showing this magnificent film on its big screen for free (donation encouraged) tomorrow night. Can't wait.

This and Badlands are two of my favourite Criterion releases

Just watched this for the first time, stunning film, the last 30mins really hits

This is the most tender film I’ve ever seen.

Just finished it. One of the best films I’ve ever seen. Ordered the Criterion before the halfway point

Wonderful film directed by the talented Wim Wenders. I've always loved that opening walk out of the desert.

It’s so strange to have this spear in my feed. . When this film came out i went back to see it again at least 3 times I think. It was so poetic, contemplative, American... I’m grateful to think about it again.

ive never seen this. gonna watch tonight. The cinematography looks incredible.

easily one of the greatest films I saw.

A true lost CLASSIC motion picture written photographed directed and played by the best of the best in 1984- Sam Shepard, personal hero Robby Müller, Wim Wenders- and the entire cast is simply divine. I was 24 and a NABET 15 1st Camera Assistant in NYC under DP Jacek Laskus on "Parting Glances", Steve Buscemi's debut feature, the same year- so I hope that you might at the very least accept my opinions as "professional".

Never seen it, and I need to add it to the list--I'm a huge fan of Stanton. He was such a great actor.

you know when you come here people know there shit. this movie is a classic

My favourite movie of all time and a major influence on my writing. Would love to find books or papers analyzing the movie or discussing the making of the movie and the writing of it.

I felt numb when I watched this movie for the very first time.

Adding this film to my watch list after learning that one of my favorite bands, Travis, got their name from here.

R.I.P. Harry....we will miss you.

Cobain loved this one. The kid reminds me of him.

Is 4 years a long time?

i think about this movie every day

one of my absolute favorites

One of the greatest movies I have ever seen

Breathtakingly tender movie. It's really on another level

Hatte ich noch nicht diesen Film erwähnt? Ein wunderschöner Film mit der wunderbaren Nastassja Kinski!

0:19- Harry Dean Stanton is very calm, and content that the Wolverines in Red Dawn are not going to avenge him.

I'm gonna watch this tonight and I'll edit my comment after 🥺

Such a beautiful film.

1:22, I commend the person that did that tile job. Looks great.

RIP, Harry Dean Stanton, 91.

I really miss auteur driven films with vision, perspective and artistry. Now it's just endless comic book movies and re-boots. And even worse - 'social' media, 'smart' phones and 'reality' tv. When did the spark of human intelligence and creativity go out?