Director Wim Wenders has removed his 1975 [1] film “Wrong Move” from all worldwide distribution channels this week.

The decision marks a rare instance of a filmmaker withdrawing a completed work from public circulation due to the ethical concerns of a performer. It highlights the evolving standards regarding the depiction of minors in cinema, and the agency of actors over their likenesses decades after a project's release.

Wenders pulled the film in early June 2026 [2, 3] after receiving pleas from actress Nastassja Kinski. Kinski said she objected to the depiction of teenage nudity within the movie [2, 3].

The removal affects all circulation channels globally [2, 3]. The film was originally released in 1975 [1]. Reports of the withdrawal surfaced in a New York Times article dated June 4, 2026 [2], and a Deadline report dated June 5, 2026 [1, 3].

While the film has been a part of Wenders' body of work for over 50 years, the director chose to honor the actress's request to cease its distribution. The move comes as contemporary discussions regarding consent, and the protection of minors in the arts, continue to reshape how legacy media is managed.

Because the film was removed from all channels, it is no longer available for legal streaming, purchase, or theatrical screening. The decision reflects a shift in priority from artistic preservation to the personal boundaries of the performers involved.

“Wim Wenders has removed his 1975 film “Wrong Move” from all worldwide distribution channels”

This action illustrates a growing trend of 'retroactive consent' in the film industry, where creators are willing to sacrifice the availability of historical works to align with modern ethical standards regarding the depiction of minors. By removing the film entirely rather than editing it, Wenders acknowledges that some depictions may be irreconcilable with current standards of performer welfare.