BIOGRAPHY
DOCUMENTARY | VISUAL | PERFORMANCE | DIALOGUE
Wim loves bringing his unique abilities and visual excellence to commercials scripts and together, Wim and 2AM have recently completed a series of spots for UBS through Publicis London, one of which can be viewed HERE.
When Wim won the 1984 Cannes Palm d’Or for ‘Paris, Texas’, global cult status was assured. Oscar nominated for Best Documentary Feature, ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ proved that Wim is equally adept with the documentary format. Both of these incredible features have been used as references in countless treatments by other directors.
Wim has also shot a combined television, cinema and photographic print campaign for Stella Artois through Mother London, and a spot for the UN with footballing legends Ronaldo and Zidane.
Wim's lastest feature 'PINA' received rave reviews including 5 stars from The Times and has been a huge international success. The film was shot in 3D and features the inspiring art of the great German choreographer Pina Bausch.
Wim loves bringing his unique abilities and visual excellence to commercials scripts and together, Wim and 2AM have recently completed a series of spots for UBS through Publicis London, one of which can be viewed HERE.
When Wim won the 1984 Cannes Palm d’Or for ‘Paris, Texas’, global cult status was assured. Oscar nominated for Best Documentary Feature, ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ proved that Wim is equally adept with the documentary format. Both of these incredible features have been used as references in countless treatments by other directors.
Wim has also shot a combined television, cinema and photographic print campaign for Stella Artois through Mother London, and a spot for the UN with footballing legends Ronaldo and Zidane.
Wim's lastest feature 'PINA' received rave reviews including 5 stars from The Times and has been a huge international success. The film was shot in 3D and features the inspiring art of the great German choreographer Pina Bausch.
AWARDS
2012 Academy Award Nomination Documentary Feature for PINA
2012 BAFTA Film nomination Film Not in the English Language for PINA
2000 Academy Award Nomination Best Documentary ‘Buena Vista Social Club’
2000 BAFTA Film Award Nomination for ‘Buena Vista Social Club’
2000 Berlin International Film Festival Silver Bear Award Winner ‘The Million Dollar Hotel’
1993 Cannes Grand Prize of the Jury for ‘Faraway, So Close’
1987 Cannes Best Director Award for ‘Wings of Desire’
1984 Cannes Palm d’Or for ‘Paris, Texas’
1984 BAFTA Film Award Best Director for ‘Paris, Texas’
1976 Cannes Fipresci Prize for ‘Kings of the Road’