Wim Wenders celebrates its 80th birthday: “Fat hug” from the dead trousers

The dead trousers, one of the most famous German rock bands, congratulated Wim Wenders director on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

In their contribution Campino (63) and his bandmates Andi, Breiti, Kuddel and the internationally renowned director as a model and source of inspiration, especially for his tireless zest for action, his passion and deep friendship that the band connects with turns.

For a photo that Wenders and Andreas “Andi” Frege, as Campino is born, shows on railway rails in the middle of the flat country, they write: “Happy Birthday dear Wim and all the best for your 80th birthday! Your love and passion for the things you have always been a role model and inspiration. We see friendship with you as a huge joy for the future and we wish you health and joy of life and still hope for a lot of adventure with you! ” You close your post with a “thick hug”.

The connection between Wim Wenders and the Toten Hosen has been extremely narrow and creative for years. So Wenders directed the band’s music videos. In addition, his wife Donata Wenders had repeatedly photographically accompanied his pants, for example for album cover. Campino, the band’s singer, also appeared as the main actor in the Wenders film “Palermo Shooting” (2008). The two artists are also rooted by their Düsseldorf.

Wenders celebrates his milestone birthday not only with congratulations from friends and companions – also cultural institutions honor him with exhibitions how the Bundeskunsthalle with the show “Wim – The Art of Seeing”, which will be shown from August 1, 2025 to January 11, 2026. The exhibition focuses on the multifaceted work of the filmmaker and artist: from films such as “Paris, Texas” and “Heaven to Berlin” to photographic work, collages and literary texts.